Trust can be hard to earn, slow to develop, and quick to lose. For years, Dean has talked about the role empathy plays in building and sustaining trust, but here he describes the role strength plays in a more complete equation.
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“Soft skills” are only thought of as soft because they can be difficult to put your fingers on and measure in the physical world. In his latest post, Dean provides a 4-step system to do not only that, but to also ensure that they last.
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No matter who you are in your firm or where you are in your career, your ability to work effectively with other people is profoundly valuable. In today’s post, Pete suggests that the single most important thing you can do to manage how you do that is to pay attention to baggage.
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There’s a little-known distinction between “fitting in and belonging” which can become an eye-opener on how we misspend our value across our careers and lives.
In this vlog, Dean shares his philosophy — along with two simple tips — to go from “failing to fit” to the deeper resolution of “truly belonging,” which promises to be a game changer for anyone stepping up to leadership or presentation.
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So many of us actively hate to get in front of an audience to talk about anything. Why is that? And what can we do about it, especially when we’re in a situation where we have to do it? In this post, Pete shares his thoughts about the single most important thing you can do to end the hate, and embrace the opportunity.
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When you unintentionally offend someone, your actions played a part in creating hurt feelings, no matter what you intended. But since you didn’t intend anything problematic, it can be hard to apologize. Nevertheless, you still can, and you will benefit from it. In today’s post, Pete offers up his own story as an experience we all can benefit from.
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Dean uncovers another useful distinction in the workplace: the contrasting styles of “Compass People” and “Map People.” Akin to the difference between concept-driven and detail-oriented individuals, this dichotomy can lead to clashes in how we pursue shared goals. In this post, Dean delves into the distinct approaches of Compass People and Map People in plotting their course and offers insights on how to navigate these differences for optimal collaboration and success.
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Self-love is neither cliché nor trite — it’s business. People wonder what they need to inspire, sell, and influence when the stakes are high. Dean believes that self-love is a key ingredient in successful presenting, and in loving your audience, even when they push back.
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Words like blame and responsibility are getting slung around like weapons these days, which can make them challenging to discuss. Nevertheless, Pete takes them on in this post, sharing his thoughts about the most empowering way for you to think of them.
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Your firm exists to make a difference, but not just to you, not just to your employees, and not just to your shareholders. The biggest difference your firm exists to make is to the world it serves. In today’s post, Pete encourages you to think in this bigger, better, more powerful way.
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