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Soundwaves – Three Skills to Make You a Better Communicator
Three Super-Simple Skills to Make You a Better Communicator – May 2013 Spring is usually our busiest time of year with client work, and this year is no exception. During our “busy season,” we tend to see certain communication trends arise time after time, that constantly need our attention and feedback as coaches. In this [...]
SoundWaves – An Interview with 2012 Olympian Molly Vandemoer
An Interview with 2012 Olympian Molly Vandemoer – April 2013 In this edition of SoundWaves, Dean Brenner interviews Molly Vandemoer, a member of the 2012 US Olympic Sailing Team. She and her two teammates, Anna Tunnicliffe and Debbie Capozzi, were gold medalists at the 2011 World Championship and silver medalists at the 2012 Worlds. They [...]
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 [...]
SoundWaves – Bridging Generational Gaps
Bridging Generational Gaps – February 2013 Building alignment among the various members of a team is hard, under any circumstances. But the more diverse that group is, the harder it will be. Diversity caused by geography, culture, goals, or level of commitment can make the leader’s job remarkably more difficult. In this edition of SoundWaves, [...]
Soundwaves – The Greatest Leadership Challenge
The Greatest Leadership Challenge – January 2013 One of the hardest things to do as a leader is to remain outwardly positive when your team or organization is performing poorly. Drawing on insights from his experiences as Team Leader for the 2012 US Olympic Sailing Team, Dean shares some thoughts on both the importance of [...]
The Beacon Newsletter – April 2013
No One Listens Anymore: A Series on the Challenges of 21st Century Teambuilding “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” • Winston Chruchill The 21st century has created a confluence of harsh business realities, all of which conspire to make team [...]
SoundWaves – Lessons From Lincoln
Lesson Learned from Lincoln – December 2012 With the release of the epic film Lincoln, much can be learned about what made this president such an influential leader. Most impressive, perhaps, was ability to see all sides of an issue and make decisions based on a full perspective. In this edition of SoundWaves, Dean M. [...]
SoundWaves – Political Persuasion
Political Persuasion – What does it take? – November 2012 Looking back on the Presidential campaign, both candidates worked really hard to get our attention and influence our vote. A lot of money was spent (some would say too much) all in an effort to persuade. But being persuasive isn’t just about spending money. Effective [...]
