Best Deliberate Posts of Spring 2024 (Q2)

In case you missed them, here are the best Deliberate posts from April, May, and June 2024. Organized by topic. Click on a link to read the post in LinkedIn

DELIBERATE MESSAGING

Posts on persuasive message development & delivery:

• Don’t feed the alligators (Most popular post)

• Presenting in a second language (3rd most popular post)

• Show the future

• Win in the conversation

• Big stage presentations are different

• Soft skills

• HSE messaging

• Feedback is good but…

• Today was a good day

• Message strategies at the presidential debate

Common High Stakes Pitch Problems:

• Low confidence delivery

• Going over time

• Weak media / pitch deck

Common Message Problems:

• Repeating the same presentation

• Trying to educate the educated

• No “A Ha!” moment(s)

Common Media Problems:

• Showing but not actively referring to content

• Poor use of photos

• Low contrast

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.

Innovation posts:

• When you have a great idea for work…

• Innovation maturity maps

• Eiffel Tower and the Paris Exposition

Symptoms of common innovation problems:

• Receiving the wrong ideas

• Commoditization

TRAVEL TUESDAYS

Travel tips, observations, and opinions:

• Flexibility for unplanned surprises

• Pickpocket experience

• Drive or Fly?

• What I keep at my seat on the plane

• My least favorite airports (2nd most popular post)

• Weird plane passenger behaviors

• Weird interactions with flight crews

• Spicy food

• Pleasantly odd eating experiences

• American restaurants outside America

• My favorite foods outside the US

• Observations during this trip to DC

FAVORITE PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTS

I like sharing amazing people I know with my broader network. If you see someone interesting, send them a connection request on LinkedIn. Or ask me for an introduction.

• Lisa Brown

• Brian Conner

• Kevin Cuyler

• Al Guidry

• Sven Kohl

• Vanessa Myers

• Eric Niemand

• Ian Smith

• Dave Zappa

IMPORTANT DATES

Deliberate celebrated its 7th birthday in April!

Holidays, historical days, and what I take away from each:

• I hate April Fool’s Day

• Eid al Fitr

• Thomas Jefferson’s birthday

• Memorial Day

• D-Day Anniversary

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:

• Managing Presentation Anxiety

• Optimize Your Remote Presentations