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Just because the competition CAN do something doesn't mean they will. What WON'T they do?
Just because the competition CAN do something doesn't mean they WILL. Ask yourself "What WON'T our competitors do?" as you
Kevin Paylow
Nov 14, 20172 min read


Veterans Day 2017 - Many things I learned in the Army still resonate with me today
The military employs a huge number of processes. The business world likes processes too but rarely uses a robust process for communications
Kevin Paylow
Nov 10, 20172 min read


This is how baseball and business presentations are similar… and three tips to get on base
Presenting too much information, the wrong information for that audience, or the right information too early results in the equivalent of st
Kevin Paylow
Oct 24, 20172 min read


Smile!
Many of the presenters I encounter seem to wear a serious mask when in front of the room. By showing little emotion, they dampen the energy
Kevin Paylow
Oct 5, 20172 min read


Does it make sense to hire a consultant?
So what’s the right approach – organic or consultant? It really depends on honestly answering a few key questions.
Kevin Paylow
Oct 2, 20173 min read


That won't work here!!!
A simple question can result in a remarkably different discussion when someone says "That won't work here!"
Kevin Paylow
Sep 29, 20172 min read


What is your MVM?
To advance your idea, develop your Minimum Viable Message. By that I mean deliberately paring down your message to the bare minimum ingredie
Kevin Paylow
Sep 21, 20172 min read


Weapons of Mass Distraction
Avoid dropping a presentation bomb I like to call a 'weapon of mass distraction.'
Kevin Paylow
Sep 15, 20172 min read


Improved engagement, understanding and decisions are the results of playing Innovation Games®
Our company's local Account Leader was horrified to hear we intended to play an Innovation Game at the meeting. "You can't do t
Kevin Paylow
Aug 8, 20172 min read


Message Coaching
Professional message coaching can guide your team's development and delivery of a critical message.
Kevin Paylow
Aug 3, 20171 min read


"Reducing noise" will make you focus on the elements critical to your success
Being deliberate requires a strong focus on what to include in your messaging and your innovation efforts. We can help your team be more...
Kevin Paylow
Jul 13, 20171 min read


Is it possible to be TOO deliberate?
It is better to be deliberate in planning and flexible in execution.
Kevin Paylow
Jul 6, 20171 min read


Ten tips to be deliberate
Being deliberate is easier said than done. Here are some ideas to consider...
Kevin Paylow
Jun 13, 20171 min read


Why be deliberate?
We all know it's important to think things through and develop plans. So let me take this a step further: deliberate means intentionally
Kevin Paylow
Jun 6, 20172 min read


Deliberate Consulting 101
Deliberate Consulting LLC launched this week and I know a lot of you are curious about it. While this will probably sound familiar to...
Kevin Paylow
Jun 1, 20172 min read


SFC Schuyler Haynes
Because stories are powerful, we should tell stories to remind ourselves and others of what is important - not just at work but in our...
Kevin Paylow
May 26, 20171 min read


Insight into Insights
Have you read The Challenger Sale? A lot of people have... and a lot of companies are excited to use the Challenger approach to driving...
Kevin Paylow
Aug 23, 20161 min read


The Power of Feedback
My colleagues and I work with a lot of people all over the world. Meeting some great people and gaining insight into different cultures,...
Kevin Paylow
Apr 23, 20151 min read
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