It's a noisy world out there.
It's a noisy world out there.
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The World Has Changed… Our Communication Skills Have Not | #LatimerAt20
This is the first in a series of short essays written by CEO and Founder Dean Brenner, to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of The Latimer Group. In this series, Dean will share his reflections on, and learnings from, the last two decades.
How to Compete and Be Heard in a Noisy Business World
Communication clarity is really hard in the 21st century… a mantra I have recited over and over in this space. It’s hard because of the noise, the competition for mind share, and shrinking attention spans. But often the best way to combat difficulty and noise is to
Gratitude: An Important Form of Communication
We communicate with each other in so many different ways… a topic we write about all the time. Our words, facial expressions, body language, how we speak, WHEN we speak, the way we listen, the way we behave…
When Your Best Practices Get In The Way
Running a good business requires at least two competing behaviors… most well run businesses become students of their own behaviors, and build in best practices that create efficiencies, consistent experiences
The Community of Creatures in My Backyard
Regular readers of this blog know that I am an avid gardener, a weekend activity that has taken on a more prominent role for me in recent years. Prior to my early 40s, I wanted nothing to do with gardening… it was too
Let’s Reframe “Right vs Wrong”
recently saw a post on Instagram from a good friend, who also happens to be a highly effective child psychologist and successful author. Her name is Katie Hurley, and she posted the following: “When we

