How to Never Be Replaced by AI

As professionals who make a living providing a service, it can be nerve-wracking to learn about a technology that can do what we can do faster and cheaper. But in today’s vlog post, Pete talks about something that technology will never be able to do.

The Answer vs The Answerer

The Q&A section of a project interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. In today’s vlog, Dean shares his perspective on how to think about what it means to answer a question.

How Formal Should You Be?

Many professionals make the mistake of presenting themselves too formally because they think a presentation requires formality. But that often projects a meaningfully unnatural version of them that clashes with what the decision-makers are looking for. So this begs the question, how formal should you be in your presentations? Pete explores this question in his latest post.

Why Sensitivity is a Strength

Has anybody ever made you feel bad for being “too sensitive?” In today’s post, Dean makes an argument for your sensitivity being a strength.

Not a Happy Ending, But a Happier Ending

Dean’s recent vlog, “There Are No Happy Endings” inspired this nuanced response from Pete. Check it out and let us know your thoughts!

Think On Your Feet

Have you ever noticed that some people can really think on their feet? But did you know it’s a skill that can be developed? In today’s vlog, Dean shares how he learned to think on his feet and how you can too.

Stop Wasting Your Team’s Time

Take a moment and think about how many people in your organization are attending meetings that take too much time, or don’t really make a meaningful difference, or that shouldn’t have been scheduled in the first place.

Why There Are No Happy Endings

At SagePresence, we talk a lot about the power of story to influence audiences of all kinds, including yourself. In today’s post, Dean shares his thoughts about the shortcomings of the idea of the prototypical “Happy Ending.” 

Community Conversations – EP3: Stacy Robben

Welcome to the next episode SagePresence’s new series “Community Conversations with Troy Parkinson.” In today’s episode, Troy interviews Stacy Robben, MHA, FSMPS, LEED AP, and Executive Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer of The Boldt Company.

Overcoming the Victim Mentality

Sometimes things happen that not only make us feel like a victim, but put us into a victim mentality, which can be a sticky state to move forward from. In today’s vlog, Dean offers some tips on how to escape this mentality, regardless of what is happening in life.