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The First Few Minutes

An occasional letter from Krim Stephenson on presence, story, and the moments that move people

Krim Stephenson, Principal at Keen
Krim Stephenson · Principal

Why “The First Few Minutes”?

Because when it comes to reaching others, those first moments when we have their attention matter so much. Whether we're talking about relationships we want to build or decisions we want to influence, how things end up has everything to do with how we begin.

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August 2026

Spark the Room: Design Meetings That Matter

Run the kind of meeting people talk about afterward. How to design the gatherings that matter so the room lights up, the work actually moves, and the time you asked for pays everyone back. With the Spark Guide, four questions that sharpen any session before you walk in.

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