Vlog Archives - Page 12 of 29

A Story to Believe

Posted on January 30, 2024 - 5:10 pm by Ethan Hyers

What do you do when you’re asked to speak about something that you don’t believe in?

Many professionals have an allergy to this situation, and are sensitive to their presence “betraying” what they really feel when they’re in it. At SagePresence, we believe this sensitivity is a very good thing. And we believe there’s a way forward in virtually all situations like this.

In today’s post, Pete shares how to navigate questionable circumstances like this while retaining your positive, confident presence.

For more support like this, learn more here.

Be Image Conscious, Not Self Conscious

Posted on January 26, 2024 - 6:36 pm by Ethan Hyers

The stress of presenting, selling, and speaking in front of the group, can trigger self-consciousness that put your attention in the wrong place and round everything that you say downward. Image consciousness is better, as we all want to project a positive self but not be so worried. Here’s how.

Buzzwords

Posted on January 24, 2024 - 2:01 am by Ethan Hyers

Conventional wisdom about buzzwords is that they’re meaningless and overused, and that people should just stop using them. In today’s post, Pete brings a different and more empowering way to think about them, and a way to respond to them that can help everyone participating in the conversation.

Dealing With Analysis Paralysis

Posted on January 18, 2024 - 11:30 pm by Ethan Hyers

It’s not uncommon for leaders to have difficulties making decisions. Sometimes the difficulty can be so extreme that they seem to suffer from “analysis paralysis” – they just can’t stop thinking about the possibilities, and so they just don’t make any decision at all. This makes life extremely difficult for the people whose jobs are all about supporting the decision-makers decisions.

If you’re one of those support people, Pete shares his thoughts about what you can do to help leaders get “un-stuck” long enough to make a decision.

And if you want more help with this, check out our support for leaders here.

Leadership In Loss

Posted on January 16, 2024 - 10:37 pm by Ethan Hyers

Western business culture makes the same mistake in two ways, neither celebrating wins, nor stopping to recognize loss. This vlog looks at pain that accompanies business loss, and how failures, setbacks, and hardships at work are often ignored. Here, Dean explains three simple actions that a leader can take to promote healing for a more effective team.

Learn more about how we support leaders here.

“Here’s Where We Agree”

Posted on January 11, 2024 - 11:13 pm by Ethan Hyers

These are interesting times we live in, often polarizing us with co-workers, project partners, family members and friends.

But no matter what, we’re going to need to figure out how to get along with people we disagree with. Because we’re not going away, and neither are they.

In today’s post, Pete shares his thoughts about how to find common ground with even the most diametrically opposed “others.”

Click here to find common ground with even the most challenging audiences.

Ghost Town Office

Posted on January 9, 2024 - 8:52 pm by Ethan Hyers

Fabulous office spaces are devoid of people, and nobody knows if this is the new normal, or if we’re still moving toward one. In this post, Dean explores the team impact of being separated, viewing this as the perfect time to think about what you really want in your future workspace. Check out Dean’s thoughts and share your own.

And if you’re concerned about losing your team culture because so much of your team is out of the office, check out our BE-it program here.

Have You Found Your Calling?

Posted on January 5, 2024 - 1:15 am by Ethan Hyers

Do you know your calling? Dean explains what such a thing really is, how it may differ from what you thought, and what you can do to pinpoint how “what is uniquely you” can be designed into your life and work. Learn more here.

Why Presenting is Scary Pt. 4 – Letting Your Team Down

Posted on January 3, 2024 - 3:44 am by Ethan Hyers

Representing your firm as part of a team often brings a particular host of anxieties. You don’t want to let your team down. You don’t want to be the weak link in the chain. You don’t want to say something that someone else on your team is going to have to correct. You don’t want to be the “problem child” that the rest of the team needs to make up for.

In today’s post, Pete sheds light on this family of insecurities, and offers a simple (but not necessarily easy) solution that you can independently put into practice to reduce the impact that these insecurities can have on you.

Check this out for more info about how we can help your presentation team support each other.

Business Forgiveness

Posted on December 27, 2023 - 2:08 am by Ethan Hyers

We talk about forgiveness in life, but what about in business?

You can feel held back, defeated, double-crossed, excluded, or treated rudely. The resentment that builds can be bad for you and can often involve the people you need to continue working with.

Dean tackles the topic of business forgiveness with a one-step activity that can help you actually achieve it.