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He Makes $100M/Year, and Will Transform Your Consulting Firm

David A Fields

Can a 25 year-old help you build a more successful consulting firm? In the case of Jimmy Donaldson, the answer is Yes. Donaldson doesn’t know much (or, perhaps, anything) about consulting. However, anyone who started at zero and now brings in well over $100M/year has learned a thing or two that could apply to your … Continued The post He Makes $100M/Year, and Will Transform Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

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When New Hires Get Paid More, Top Performers Resign First

Harvard Business

To attract new talent, employers often offer new hires higher wages than existing employees. But today, a combination of regulatory changes and technological advances have dramatically increased pay transparency in many sectors, making employees increasingly aware of these pay disparities. How do existing employees (and especially top performers) react to these higher-paid new hires?

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Role in US Market Entry Local Consultants Play

Business Consulting Agency

In an era of globalization, expanding into new markets is a strategic imperative for businesses aiming for sustainable growth. For foreign companies eyeing the vast opportunities offered by the United States, the journey can be intricate and challenging. This is where the expertise of a Business Consulting Agency becomes indispensable. With a nuanced understanding of the local market, these professionals not only facilitate market entry but also play a pivotal role in maximizing market share and

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After a Merger, These 3 Inefficiencies Can Actually Be Assets

Harvard Business

Strategic inefficiencies play a surprising role in the success of technology acquisitions. Research involving hundreds of organizations and interviews with executives reveals that certain inefficiencies in post-merger integration (PMI) can actually propel growth. Key inefficiencies identified include: mirror teams where staff from both companies work together, increasing complexity but enhancing integration; double incentives, offering additional rewards post-merger to align goals at the cost of

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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My Boulder Creek Story

Action Plan

When I moved to Boulder Creek in 2002, I was on a roll with my business. I had published the InfoGuru Manual, and sales were strong. My wife, Saroj, was shipping out manuals every day. Soon after, I started my high-end group programs, and they were filling to capacity. After about five years of intensive work, I had made great money but was feeling burnt out.

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How Executives Can Work With ERGs To Drive Innovation, Employee Engagement And Business Success With Kristina Fusella

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth. In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Kristina is the Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at Novo Nordisk , and she takes us through her non-traditional career path and the work she is doing.

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Ep063 Matt Abrahams

Girard Training Solutions

On today’s Management Development Unlocked, Eric speaks with Matt Abrahams. Matt is a lecturer at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, where he teaches strategic communication. He is also an author with a new book called Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and the host of a podcast by the same name. Matt is passionate about communication and helping others find their confidence and voice to speak up without freaking out.

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Maybe THIS Is “Digital Transformation”

Alan Weiss

Once upon a time, people bought newer cars (used or brand new) based on improved performance and more modern styling. The technology wasn’t greatly advanced. Push-button radios and automatic transmissions were hardly world-shaking. Today, cars that are very well built and highly safe, with ageless design, are traded in because of advances in technology.

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To Negotiate Better, Start with Yourself

Harvard Business

A conversation with expert mediator William Ury on overcoming your biggest obstacle.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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On building a cathedral

Seth Godin Blog

If you’re in need of a gathering place, a dry, functional, centrally located facility for your folks to meet, a cathedral is probably way more than you need. It’s far more expensive to build and maintain and not optimal in delivering what’s required. But what if this building needs to fill other functions as well? Perhaps it’s a message to your membership about longevity, status and commitment.

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How Cloud-Based Digital Technology Can Help Companies Achieve Sustainability Goals - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ALIBABA

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Alibaba.

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The positive auction

Seth Godin Blog

In 2023, I developed a new idea that transforms an old way of doing commerce. In traditional auctions, there are rounds of bidding and the high bidder pays to get the prize. The last bid is the amount paid, and no one else is charged anything. This is an interesting ‘game’ in which all participants are able to express their desire for the item in monetary terms.