Seth Godin Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

Whatever the reason, when we show up just a little, we get zero credit. Perhaps we’re busy, with too many options. Perhaps it’s resistance, pushing us to hold a little bit back. The smallest viable audience plus focus and care is additive. Less than 1 is still zero.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 7, 2023

However, team-based collaboration means we don't know how to credit people for “their” work. Learning Debt, Collaboration, and Credit I said this on LinkedIn a couple of months ago: The less we care about who gets credit, the more likely we are to collaborate. Collaboration decreases learning debt.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

When I ask independent consultants and executive coaches how they found their two most recent projects, 80 percent of the time they credit personal referrals. This is especially true if the prospect is going to spend a significant amount to get the help they need. Being a self-employed professional is no different.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

In that job, which he held for 14 years, he won widespread credit for pushing an ambitious sustainability agenda, no easy task at one of the world’s biggest chemical producers. To do this, he says, leaders need to get out to the front lines, to travel, to perpetually reinvent themselves.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 12, 2020

While other typical MSc degrees require 30-40 credits, MBAs require 50-60 credits over the course of two years. To graduate from the Global MBA Program at The George Washington University you need 55 credits. Developing teamwork skills is a major part of the value you will get from an MBA. Time management. Final thoughts.

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David A Fields

JUNE 10, 2015

Someone else does the work, and you get the credit. estimonials are like stunt doubles. Let me give you an example. This past week I asked a decision maker how she will decide which consulting firm to bring in. I’m in the running for a substantial project with a drug-development company).

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Kai Davis

APRIL 17, 2023

My standard banking recommendation is ‘go with your local credit union.’ They get the job done and have good features, but it’s a big crappy bank. I currently do all of my business banking with a local credit union. Here’s what I shared with her. From what I hear, they’re a good option.

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Markovitz Consulting

OCTOBER 14, 2020

All three capture the same basic issue affecting the company—it’s not getting as many improvement projects as the leadership team wants—but the phrasing of each makes an important difference in how you approach the problem. Our managers don’t nurture a culture of continuous improvement.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2020

Of course, when you get to the very top of a consultancy or any other organisation, managers tend to be good. He peers over your shoulder 24/7 and can barely allow anyone to get work done without his constant supervision. That is, until you get to the big meeting. May not always get good results, but definitely good fun.

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 29, 2017

Get airline status so that you can board planes as soon as possible (e.g., purchase airline credit card if necessary). Get very familiar with the engagement kickoff deck if possible for your first assignment (it often outlines the problem statement, engagement workstreams, and roles in organization).

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 25, 2023

This gets a ton of lip service, but the customer is the start and finish of where your attention needs to be. This is likely much more interesting and things change a lot more than we give them credit for. If you don’t have the tools you need to implement your plans, you need to get them. What does success look like?

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On the Brink

MAY 11, 2021

In the 1970s I was recently out of college, married, and ready for a credit card of my own. However, as a woman, no bank would give me a credit card without a husband’s signature — even if I was a famous (but unmarried) tennis star like the three-time Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King who faced the same obstacle.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 15, 2017

Have a dedicated credit card that you use only for business expenses. Tip: Download the credit card's year-end summary so you have a spending breakdown by category. Get a Federal Tax ID number (EIN) from the IRS. It’s easy and free to get an EIN online at IRS.gov. Get a State Tax ID if you need one.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 1, 2023

In addition: Eighty percent of employees say they get no respect at work. I know what you are thinking, w hat about those awful bosses who get excellent results? And if we have a few rough edges (and don’t we all), we can get them polished. Takes the credit for wins. Shares credit for wins. But we can.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 5, 2020

Do they seem humble when sharing their accomplishments, sharing credit for past successes? Do they seem teachable, open and curious about new ways of getting results? 3 Ways I Can Help You Right Now: Get a Free Copy of my Strategic Business Build Guide! ” Get my Free Value Proposition Creation Video Training!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares. Instead of this gobblygook - try this sentence out "let me show you how everybody can work together to get better results.". Which is great. Pretty cool, huh?

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Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sometimes it’s obvious, like the $1 that you get charged for using an ATM or a credit card, and it’s simply not worth the hassle to walk a few blocks. The convenience fee might be the time you spend at the drive-through at Starbucks, instead of walking inside, or, heaven forbid, brewing your own coffee at home.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 1, 2023

They get the price they want. American Express in the market for premium credit cards is another example. AmEx is still seen as the premier card for high net-worth individuals and despite having only about 7% of the credit card market, around 20% of credit card sales in the States happen on an AmEx. It doesn’t matter.

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The Management Centre

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a manager in a social housing association, responsible for a team of 12 gas safety engineers, Bob was clear his job as a manager was to get the engineers out in their vans, performing checks, providing repairs, and ensuring safety standards were met. He had a set of hard KPIs he needed to meet every day, and he was meeting them.

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Seth Godin Blog

MARCH 17, 2021

Credit card companies have discovered that if a person carries $2,000 in debt with a $3,000 credit limit, they’ll probably have $4,000 in debt if the credit limit gets raised to $5,000. If you’re used to a messy desk, cleaning it will probably be a temporary measure.

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Buzzsprout

AUGUST 17, 2023

of podcast downloads and is the first place you should get listed. How to Get into Apple Podcasts in 9 Steps: Fill out podcast info Upload podcast artwork Pick podcast category Upload first episode Copy RSS feed Create Apple ID Add Podcast to Apple Podcasts Connect Complete the Content Rights & Show Contact Publish your podcast Step #1.

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Seth Godin Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s the head of the lab who works behind the scenes to be sure the talented scientist gets a gig at the right conference. The people behind a well-published work rarely get the credit they deserve. It’s the act of taking risks to bring a new idea to people who want to embrace it. Her talk propels the work forward.

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Kraft Kennedy

JUNE 26, 2023

Imagine receiving a video message from a close friend claiming they have almost no cell reception but need immediate help getting home from what was supposed to be off-the-grid travel, but wound up being a nightmare trip. You hurry to arrange the money and wait to hear back. You hurry to arrange the money and wait to hear back.

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Rick Conlow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Target Corporation recently had a costly security breach in their credit cards that affected 110 million customers. They said, “Get him out of the office to see what is happening. 4 Give your team the praise–get out of the limelight. Employees are the most important part of a company.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

These include offsetting greenhouse gas production by purchasing carbon credits, investing in more efficient gas turbine engines, using sustainable aviation fuel, and manufacturing with novel materials and 3D printing methods. Carbon Credits. Another frequent proposal to achieve sustainable aviation is carbon credits.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

And, if you can, get “credit” for your “thought leadership?” Then, decide if you want to get into a copyright fight with those people. Some people have problems crediting other people's unique words. Some people want to credit ideas instead of exact words. Let's start with copyright.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 17, 2021

If by every measure your “technical” knowledge and work is solid, but you fail to be perceived as a leader, don’t get credit for your ideas, and don’t get as many promotions as often and as quickly as your technical skills would otherwise suggest, there’s a good chance that you lack gravitas skills.

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Chad Barr

MAY 11, 2022

Since they were soliciting me, I figured why not text back and see if I get a response? I believe, it is critical for us to lead with innovative ideas that get noticed. I’ll be honest, I just got an offer from American Express for a new credit card. I shouldn’t leave home without it!

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When you get a new electronic device, take photos of the manual before you toss it. Take pictures of all of your credit cards, IDs and important documents. I wrote myself a one-page manual in a Google Doc, and there it is, with links and screenshots, whenever I need it.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Character is who you are when nobody is looking and you can get away with anything. In addition, character tends to get tested (and thus revealed) at life’s extremes. If you work with a boss who says she believes in being fair, but in practice she doesn’t, don’t be surprised when she takes credit for your work.

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Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 25, 2021

I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I get the concept because when my electric shaver blades get dull, I don’t notice it until they’re really dull. Or what about the companies still writing and mailing checks when most vendors make it easy to pay online (and many take credit cards).

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Peter Stark

AUGUST 14, 2022

Give Credit where it is Due. Leaders who lack confidence are not comfortable giving credit or expressing gratitude to members of their team. These leaders tend to take credit for the wins and are quick to point out the mistakes of others. Giving credit also means accepting compliments and not discounting them.

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The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Look, I get a whole lot of email newsletters, but one stands head and shoulders above the rest… and it’s unlike any other. I usually can’t get past the first paragraph. Well, he helps companies reduce their credit card processing fees. But does he ever talk about credit card processing in his newsletter?

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 22, 2018

If we aren’t thoughtful about how we present our ideas at work, we risk not being heard or, worse, missing out on the credit we’re due. Research shows that women get less credit when we work in groups with men. Next, Amy Gallo tells us how to call out credit stealers. Lerchenmueller and Olav Sorenson.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The partner, to his credit, said to me, “Really? Calling someone “in” on the consequences of their behavior gives them a chance to adjust without having to get distracted by judgmental or punitive energy. I didn’t realize that. I said, “I think an apology to [Person’s Name] would be appropriate and welcomed.”

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a simple yet often misunderstood question, and so an excellent place to get started. A product could be a service like Netflix delivered through a website, a physical item like a potato or a tomato, or a bundle of tangible and intangible features and benefits like a cell phone or a credit card.

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Rick Conlow

JANUARY 31, 2022

Target Corporation recently had a costly security breach in their credit cards that affected 110 million customers. They said, “Get him out of the office to see what is happening. Up and down the corporate ladder, supervisors, managers, and executives clamor for credit when things go well.

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