In case you missed them, here are the best Deliberate posts from the last three months of 2024. Organized by topic to get you right to content you want. Click on a link to read the original post on LinkedIn.
DELIBERATE MESSAGING
Posts on persuasive presentations, pitches, and messages that deliver results:
Ten tips to get the most impact and reduce risk when using videos in your presentation
Bonus tips for using animated video
Seven tactics to get your audience to sit up and pay attention
Is each slide quick & easy to consume like a billboard? Or dense like a document?
Localize your presentation when presenting in another country
Options to translate your presentation
A PowerPoint secret weapon
What parts of your high-stakes pitch need to be memorable?
Adapting your presentation for a global audience (LI collaborative article)
Prioritizing key points for maximum impact (LI collaborative article)
Snarky posts: Good advice with an extra dose of sarcasm
Once they say YES, STFU
Don’t put lipstick on that pig of a presentation
RBF (Resting Bob Face)
The worst leadership communication example I’ve experienced
Deliberate events:
Who wants a workshop in Munich? Seriously. Let me know. If there's enough interest I'll schedule one.
Veterans Day Event
FourBlock – Caption This
Interview planning
Define your target audience & tailor your answers
Personal value proposition & how to deliver it
Be ready to share your best proof points in the interview
What questions do YOU have?
DELIBERATE INNOVATION
Most folks know me for my messaging work. But I have an innovation management background too. For me, the two are closely linked: Both should have a specific audience, be centered on the value proposition, and offer proof.
Common innovation challenges:
Innovation theater: Avoid motions and activity focused on the appearance of innovation instead of better business outcomes
When ideas don’t advance, everyone is frustrated and progress
Poorly balanced project portfolio
Reviews of recent discussions:
Call with SalesValidate
Call with Nick Braley
TRAVEL TUESDAYS
I like to share travel tips, insights, and stories every Tuesday. Or at least most Tuesdays.
Travel tips this quarter:
Navigating political discussion while overseas
Travel gadget review: BevLedge
Making choices: Rental car, uber, or public transport
Three travel stories from my first trip to India:
Story: Feed the monkeys!
Story: Broken Xray Machine
Story: "One hour"
Some stories posted during a trip to Munich in December:
Review: Munich airport
End of Munich trip
Who wants a workshop in Munich? Seriously, let me know. I’ll schedule one if there’s enough interest.
Other travel stories & what I learned from each experience:
Story: Upgraded, downgraded, and lost original seat
Story: "Can we trade seats?"
Story: "Don't get on the plane!" after I got on the plane
FAVORITE PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTS
I like sharing amazing people I know with my broader network. I admit I slacked off a bit with the holidays and travel at the end of the year.
But here are two interesting guys. Feel free to send them a connection request on LinkedIn. Or ask me for an introduction.
DELIBERATE LESSONS / THOUGHTS ON RUNNING A BUSINESS
It’s good to share opportunities, setbacks, and lessons learned while building a business. Two things I shared this quarter:
My new desk set up (new tools, remaining tools, new arrangement)
Annual social media planning: How I do it, why it's important
IT'S A DATE
Lots of holidays and important dates in the last few months of the year:
End of daylight savings time. Why do we keep doing this to ourselves?
Support veteran-owned businesses this Veterans Day. Here are some recommendations
Winter solstice: Shortest day is a reminder to keep your presentations short
30 year anniversary of the Army sending me to Panama
The end of the year is coming: Use your 2024 budget
NEED HELP WITH YOUR MESSAGING OR INNOVATION?
Let me know. It's what I do.
And take a look at the tip sheets you can buy & download:
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