It's a noisy world out there.
It's a noisy world out there.
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Your Colleagues Will Build a Statue in Your Honor
We all want others to get to the point and be brief when they are speaking to us, and and to stop wasting our time. But few of us have the self awareness to realize when we are doing the same thing to others. Few of us have the skills to
How You Can Help Your People Manage Their Time
If you are like the vast majority of people we meet in our workshops, then you are struggling with too many meetings, too many messages, too many requests, and too many demands on your time.
The Power of Inclusive Language
My colleagues and I talk about language and the power of words all the time. The words we use are an important part of the persuasion skills that are at the heart of what The Latimer Group does. But the words we use are also an important part of the way we build teams and bring people together
Have You Earned the Right to Be Heard?
The people we speak with, or to, are under no obligation to actually listen to what we are saying. With so many choices available for information and content, it’s very easy for people to
Expressions of Gratitude
Every day is a good day to express some gratitude. But the Thanksgiving season here in the United States seems like an especially good time to pause, reflect, and say “thanks” to those around us.
5 Strategies for Managing Your Leader
In all the communication coaching that we do, one question seems to come up all the time. “How do I get my leader to realize he/she needs some coaching as well?”
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

