Recent Publications
No One Listens Anymore: A Series on the Challenges of 21st Century Teambuilding
[ Volume XI, Issue 1 ] “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”” – Winston Churchill We care deeply about communication and leadership here at The Latimer Group. We think about, discuss, and teach communication skills all day, every day. And [...]
The US Federal Government: The Very Definition of a Modern Major Mess
[ Volume XI, Issue 1 ] In this issue of The Beacon, we begin a yearlong discussion of the undeniable challenges of team building in the 21st century. And in this issue of In the Spotlight, we look at the easiest and best example of some of these team building challenges, which sits collectively in [...]
The Beacon Blog Posts
- No One Takes Responsibility Anymore May 20, 2013There is something about Washington, DC that is driving me crazy these days… Well, several things actually, but only one that I will discuss today. I’m waiting for someone to raise their hand and take responsibility for something that didn’t go well. I’m waiting for a politician, an elected leader, to say “This went poorly, […]
- First the Story, Then the Slides May 14, 2013Here is a conversation we regularly have with new clients… New Client: “I have a big presentation coming. Will you take a look at my slides?” Me: “Well, before we get to the slides, what is the point of the presentation?” New Client: “Here, it is on the slides.” Me: “I don’t care about the […]
- Getting to the Point Quickly is Really About Respect May 8, 2013In our communication skills workshops, there is a theme that always comes up that seems to surprise first-time participants. We talk about many of the most important aspects of great business communication: clarity, brevity, being memorable, setting context, communicating value, staying “on message”… all of the things that are required in the 21st century bu […]
