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Leaders vs. Leading

CaseInterview.com

Everybody wants to be the “boss” or leader. What’s often missing from these assertions is any real desire to be good at the actual skills of knowing how to LEAD. Most people think that after you get designated the leader, then you get to lead. Similarly, leaders lead before they become “The Leader" in any formal sense.

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The Self-Acceptance Path to Confidence for Consultants & Coaches with Laura Gallaher

Consulting Matters

In this episode, Laura shares: How being okay with who you are, flaws and all, rather than tying your worth to achievements is the antidote to self-doubt Reasons why self-acceptance accelerates growth and makes decision-making easier (vs. When it comes to growing a consulting or coaching business, confidence is essential.

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Consulting vs. Leading

Consulting Matters

Too many consultants tank their success because they do not clearly understand the difference between consulting vs. leading. A consultant is one who helps a leader by framing the problems that the leader is accountable for solving. Leaders oversee the implementation of solutions and ensure sustainability.

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The Pair of Hands Trap: What Keeps Consultants From Strategic Client Partnership

Consulting Matters

You won't seem credible to a senior leader if you JUST do what they say or come in as a sub-contractor. If you have command as one of your strengthsfinder themes and are used to leading others vs. coaching them, this is your natural go-to place and strengths. Just not in the most powerful way. There is no transfer of learning.

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Warning! Is Subcontracting Sabotaging Your Impact & Earning Potential?

Consulting Matters

Related: Consultants and Coaches vs. Subcontractors. If you have no interest in being an executive advisor, speaking truth to power or becoming a thought leader or perceived expert in your industry - this model can work. Who This Model Works For. Related: How to Overcome Your Imposter Syndrome Fears.

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One Pragmatic Tip: Reduce WIP (Work in Progress) Everywhere

Johanna Rothman

Ask the product leaders to manage their WIP, also. See Context-Switching vs. Multitasking: Postpone Clean Work vs. a Messy Mind.) Don't choose people—choose teams to work on projects. This part is much easier if you can create an overarching goal. So reduce WIP at all levels, starting with the organization.

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Boss vs Leader: Two Distinct Management Approaches

Tom Spencer

In the modern workplace, the best managers have instead embraced a more empowering and collaborative method known as lead management. While most companies are already adopting a version of lead management, it is pertinent to keep this distinction fresh in our minds, particularly as we step into managerial roles.