It’s easy to think of professional development as fixing a problem. But forward-thinking leaders recognize that it’s often about fulfilling a successful trend. In today’s post, Pete shares a conversation with a leader that recognizes the need for their team to improve in order to be who they – and their burgeoning audiences – expect them to be.
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We’ve all experienced criticism, whether from clients, coworkers, or friends, and it can often feel overwhelming. However, criticism doesn’t have to be negative; it can be an opportunity for growth and improvement. Dean explores practical techniques to help you steer critics, ensuring that the feedback you receive is manageable, focused, and ultimately beneficial.
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In this post from the vault, Dean discusses the difference between providing feedback focusing on your presence instead of focusing on your words. One of these approaches is far more likely to succeed.
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You hear it all the time – leaders saying that they want their team members to be hungry. But what does that mean, exactly? And why is being hungry a good thing? Here, Pete shares his thoughts about why this metaphor matters.
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Business Development activities are often lumped together, which can create confusion among your team when you ask them to take part in one or more of them. In his latest post, Pete works to reduce the confusion by distinguishing five of the most valuable activities that you can ask your team members to do.
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Practice is crucial, but it can be hard to find time for. And sometimes when you do, you waste all your time thinking about how to practice. Here, Dean shares his secret for how he does it — not by scheduling it, but by simply doing it.
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We all want purpose, but we sometime confuse that all-important goal with “occupation.” To Dean, the two are very different, but they can be combined — no matter what your job is. In today’s post, Dean helps you differentiate purpose from occupation, and provides direct tips on how to find both at the same time.
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Who are your most valuable team members? In his latest post, Pete shares his recommendations for how to identify them and make the most of them.
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Who takes part in building business in your firm?
If you’re like most Engineering / Architecture / Construction firms, it’s a tiny fraction of people, when your firm could be engaging every member of the team to participate in your growth.
Recorded on May 30, 2024, this lively webinar shares our five-step process for establishing a firm-wide culture of business development for your firm, and leaves you with:
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There’s always a struggle between being as perfect as you can be, and being as real as you can be — being present. Dean advocates for being in the moment over any amount of perfection you may attain. In this clip, Dean reconciles two good things — preparing and being present — so that you can find the magic.
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