Author Archives: Ethan Hyers

Many companies invest in training programs that initially seem promising, but over time their impact fades, leaving little lasting value.

In this post, Dean will explore four strategies to ensure that your training investment creates long-term benefits and potentially even drives cultural change within your organization. By implementing these techniques, you can transform your training programs into enduring assets that deliver ongoing value for your company and its employees.

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In a hierarchical organization, it’s easy for senior leaders to accidentally get in the way of junior leaders that report to them. In today’s post, Pete discusses a particularly common challenge that Project Managers face in leading their meetings – and it might be a challenge that you are unwittingly causing.

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Many sales presentation teams find themselves defaulting to less than ideal methods instead of choosing an approach that best fits their goals. In his latest post, Dean explores several approach options and the benefits of each, so you’ll be better equipped to make an informed decision on how to choose the right approach for your next pitch.

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When you want to talk about something, you can often get hit with a lot of relevant things to say, and in your head you can believe you have a point. But sometimes, that point doesn’t come across terribly well. You can be talking a fair amount about a topic, but not in a way that your audience understands.

In today’s post, Pete discusses the Power Of 3 in organizing your words to help your audience more quickly and consistentlly understand what you’re talking about.

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Do you find yourself holding back for fear of selling too hard?

In his latest post, Dean addresses a common problem among service professionals stepping into the doer/seller role: holding back and downplaying powerful language. He emphasizes the importance of investing in presence, using persuasive techniques, and unleashing compelling language for high-impact results.

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The more that you know how to advocate, the better off you are, the better off your firm is, and the better off the world you serve is.

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Are you a better collaborator than AI?

In today’s post, Dean talks about his experiences of working with both humans and machines, and the surprising strengths of AI.

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The world has never been more inclined to disagree with you, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, especially if you’re a leader.

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Leaders face a conundrum: Do I share my personal struggles, or stick to my successes? They want to come across strong, but they sometimes misunderstand the relationship between the perceived threat of vulnerability and the strength that results from actually humbling yourself. Check out Dean’s latest post to hear how he recommends threading that needle.

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You can’t sell without trust, but sometimes you forget to earn it, maintain it, and re-earn it.

In my latest post, I offer a reminder.

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