People judge. And when we present to people, we open ourselves up to their judgment. It’s a hugely common reason for why we experience some version of fear when we just think about the prospect of presenting. In today’s post, Pete shares his thoughts about how to deal with judgment and get the fear out of your way.
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If your business were a game of football, leadership would be the coach, marketing would be the quarterback, and your professionals are the team. But there’s often a disconnect between the promises made and the client experience your firm creates. In this vlog, Dean explores increasing awareness of the promises made, so that your team can deliver the experience you promise.
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Up to 75% of humanity experience some kind of fear around public speaking. It’s common, it’s not irrational, and there’s plenty you can do about it. In today’s post, Pete shares the most common reasons people have for being afraid of public speaking, and what you can do about it.
Sometimes networking is like facing a wall — people aren’t greeting you, inviting you in, or making room for you to do what you came for. They’re not intentionally excluding you, but facing the wall themselves. Meanwhile, your need for inclusion shows in your presence. That places a burden on the people you’re trying to befriend, and in that way, you are creating the very wall that blocks you. In this vlog, Dean provides three simple tips to take your own needs out of the equation, break down the wall, get you into good conversations, and feel great in the process.
Some words can lower your presence in the minds of your audience without you being aware of it. And sometimes you can use these words without even noticing. In today’s post, Pete shares six words and phrases to listen for, and determine for yourself if they cause unintended results.
Sometimes the Thanksgiving holiday can create tension instead of good will. In today’s vlog, Pete explores the possibility that, when this happens, the best way forward is to truly give thanks.
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Why NOT to be thankful — Have you taken a look at everything wrong in your life and the world? At a time when people are harping on you to look at the bright side, but they just might be missing the point. This thanksgiving, Dean speaks from the other side of the coin, and promises an uplifting answer to the real point, of giving thanks.
There’s a direct relationship between the struggles of self-consciousness, and the differentiating benefits of image consciousness. Dean explores the journey from awkwardness to consistency and how you can catapult from one to the other.
As a leader, you sometimes need to communicate with someone else that you don’t have authority over on a result that MUST be achieved. You can’t reduce the significance of it, and at the same time you must be positive about it. In today’s post, Pete shares a word of advice about how to thread that needle.
It can be tough for leaders to advise members of their team, because they can accidentally create too much pressure for a mentee to change and improve. In today’s post, Pete offers a method for leaders to dial down the pressure and create a better environment for the mentee to listen and learn from the advice.