So many of us hold ourselves back because we have questions or concerns about how we might sound to others. In today’s post, Pete offers some thoughts about how we can stop doing that, and giving ourselves full permission to share our beliefs and convictions.
It’s a catch-22: A feeling of vulnerability gets in the way of sharing, and sharing makes us feel more vulnerable. In today’s post, Dean suggests a way to get beyond this cycle and progress in your career as a result.
Understanding and communicating your unique value can be a difficult challenge to zero in on. In today’s post, Dean offers a new and different way to inquire into it.
Organizational hierarchies have their value, but when your cultural hierarchy is too steep, everyone in that organization misses out on the potential value of those team members who are “underneath” them. In today’s post, Dean shares a story that can illuminate how to flatten your cultural hierarchy and get the most value from everyone on your team.
Welcome to the next episode SagePresence’s new series “Community Conversations with Troy Parkinson.” In today’s episode, Troy interviews Chris Jasinski, Marketing Director of Brick (Boston).
“Smile more” is a common piece of advice we give to each other around presentations and important interactions. In today’s vlog, Dean explores why this is a potentially problematic suggestion, and how to improve upon it.
Helping is always a good thing, right?
The answer might not be as cut and dried as you think. Sometimes, there are crucial ingredients missing. In today’s post, Pete explores those ingredients that some service professionals can leave out.
“Yes, And…” is a concept that SagePresence picked up from its Improv days. In today’s vlog post, Pete explores the possibility of applying it to all of our conversations (which are improvisational by nature).
The SagePresence Story Structure is a flexible one that allows you to make different points with ease. As we’ve worked with clients, we’ve found three categories of stories that we most often help them create. In today’s post, Dean shares these three categories.
Congratulations — You’ve made it into a new role in your organization. Now you face the task of getting buy-in from the rest of the team in this new role. In today’s replay post, Dean shares his thoughts about making the most of this opportunity and by stepping up into this new role the best way possible.