Deliberate Posts - Spring 2026 (Q2)
- kevin paylow
- Jul 2
- 3 min read
Enjoy the best Deliberate posts from April, May, and June 2026. Organized by topic to get you straight to the content you want. Click on a link to read the original post on LinkedIn.
DELIBERATE EVENTS & PRODUCTS
Choosing between types of Deliberate events:
F2F vs Remote: Part 1 (F2F Relative Advantages)
F2F vs Remote: Part 2 (Remote Relative Advantages)
Upcoming Deliberate events and products:
6 months til Talktoberfest (w flyer pdf)
4 months til Talktoberfest
Pitch webinar coming up (<2 weeks out)
Next webinar 6/9: High Stakes Pitches ≠ Presentations
Next webinar 7/14: Coaching other presenters
DELIBERATE MESSAGING
Posts on persuasive presentations, pitches, and messages that deliver results:
Incumbent win rate
Weak slides + Great practice > Great slides + Weak practice
Know the intent behind the slide (vs memorizing or scripting)
Boosting confidence in our own expertise: Series Compilation
When you're sick but still need to present
Series of simple presentation rules on message, media, and delivery:
Simple Rule: Message: Minutes matter
Simple Rule: Message: Clear > Comprehensive
Simple Rule: Message: Deliberate differentiation
Simple Rule: Media: Quick consumption
Simple Rule: Media: Hide the slide
Simple Rule: Media: Build to the blueprint
Simple Rule: Delivery: Jump to conclusion
Simple Rule: Delivery: Remotely relevant
Simple Rule: Delivery: Vary your voice
Snarky observations and advice with an extra dose of sarcasm:
MESSY INTERSECTION OF MESSAGING AND 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, clearly differentiate, and offer proof.
Customers can steer innovators down the wrong path
Risk: Proving the market without building the moat
Incumbent win rate
Deliberate differentiation
TRAVEL TUESDAYS
I like to share travel tips, insights, and stories every Tuesday.
How I deal with jet lag
Hotel alarms vs Phone alarms
Hotel shower quality by region
Phone charging safety & security
Why I don't eat shellfish outside the US
Packing Sunglasses
Visiting American Cemeteries (Normandy, Manila)
How I avoid oversleeping on trips
Packing before heading out
Water while traveling
DELIBERATE BUSINESS UPDATES
It’s good to share opportunities, setbacks, and lessons learned while building a business.
DC's 9th Bday / State of the Biz
Best of Q1 Report
My volunteering focus is on giving back to the military community. I do that through free training events and coaching for veterans and spouses transitioning out of the military. I also volunteer as a career coach at FourBlock.
End of Spring FourBlock cohort / next one starts in August
HUMAN CONNECTION
I increased the amount of time I spent with others in Q2… some in person, some remotely. I enjoyed the engaging conversations, maintaining relationships, and sharing laughs.
Rene!
Dave!
Joe @ Reveille Club
Tan!
Last week: Eric and Giant Texas
Not every meet up in Q2 was captured in a post. I don’t want to leave out Bobby Kazmir, Mark Turner, Taurean Clark, Tom Berta, Elwanda Bennett, Luke Sheffield, John Kump, and more!
IT’S A DATE
Lots of holidays and important dates this quarter. In chronological order.
April Fools' Day
Easter Cat / Be the best version of yourself
This Memorial Day, all Americans should share the story of SFC Cashe
Summer Solstice
ODDS & ENDS
The stuff that doesn’t cleanly fit somewhere else.
Five words I want to use more often (2Q2026 Edition)
NEED HELP WITH YOUR MESSAGING OR INNOVATION?
Let me know. It's what I do.
And take a look at open events, webinars, products, and Quick Coaching available on the Deliberate website! Lots of choices to get the help your team needs – either on demand or coming up soon.
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