Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

When you try to talk to everybody, you talk to nobody and you'll wind up trying to sell your methodologies to anyone who will buy them and truth is - no one wants your methodology. One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. You are not alone.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Desk heights will be wrong, the utilities and connection points won’t be in the correct spot, or the person who’s least tolerant of noise and traffic will somehow wind up with the office closest to the kitchenette—and they won’t be happy about it. 1: End users’ schedules will change . 2: Someone’s new setup won’t be to their liking.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 11, 2016

The winds can change. Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher, is quoted as saying that “ if one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” In life, as in business, we should assess the quality of our decisions by whether they stand a reasonable chance of bringing us closer to our goals.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How Unwritten Rules Shape Corporate Culture Corporate culture stands as the heartbeat of any organization. Beneath the surface, hidden from view, are the currents, tides, and winds that determine your direction and speed. The Unseen Forces Imagine your organization as a ship navigating the vast sea of business.

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The Fearless Marketer

AUGUST 10, 2020

It addressed the big problems with the current medical model and outlined a completely different approach to addressing long-standing health issues. It addressed the big problems with the current medical model and outlined a completely different approach to addressing long-standing health issues. Why on earth did we do that?

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Rick Conlow

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

” — Winston Churchill “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” ” — Winston Churchill “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

This is an example of co-branding: You have two great beauty brands that stand strongly apart, but can deliver a lot more together. A second point, when it comes time to wind down the relationship, you go your way and I go mine. Get this note delivered each week: The Business of Value Hi! What do you think?” “It Why do I say that?

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As the World Cup winds down, 5 ideas on building the brand of MLS further : My webinar this week talked about the streaming wars and Apple’s investment in MLS. You’ll get a little less ticket heavy newsletter this week as I can teach y’all stuff using: SNL. The Wordman himself. Next week and the week after, I’m on a holiday. Miami, next week.

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Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We felt the plane come out of the holding pattern and accelerate as the captain punched it to try to beat the strengthening winds. You’ve likely seen news stories of violence in the skies as passengers become unruly, enraged, and abusive. But because of the great leadership of our captain, the flight didn’t make it into the headlines.

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Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We felt the plane come out of the holding pattern and accelerate as the captain punched it to try to beat the strengthening winds. You’ve likely seen news stories of violence in the skies as passengers become unruly, enraged, and abusive. But because of the great leadership of our captain, the flight didn’t make it into the headlines.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

They believe myths such as "you can't find clients through your website" or "your website plays a small role in your business" and wind up leaving money and opportunity all over the table. FACT: You can attract high-paying clients by virtue of your website. You can set it up to act as your 24/7 marketing machine. Transcript. Connection.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

When you have that mindset and approach, you always use the same tactics… and wind up recreating your career. Well, it's time to say enough already and go from surviving to thriving! Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details of each level of success, let's first explore what sets them apart. So how do you get out of this trap?

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 16, 2020

Strong winds of change are blowing in our direction. As self-employed professionals, the new California law, AB5 , has made it even more difficult to be hired as an independent contractor and paid on a business-to-business 1099 tax basis. And it’s not just at the state level. And just because AB5 is now law doesn’t mean the fight is over.

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

I’ve been thinking a lot about growth lately in three different contexts: Marketing growth. What does it mean to apply growth marketing principles, but from a mindset of abundance (e.g., there’s enough for me and you and we can both play the long-game) instead of scarcity (e.g., if I don’t grab these people NOW, I’ll lose) ? Business growth.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 31, 2014

Talks should be held immediately "and not just on technical issues but on the political organization of society and statehood in southeastern Ukraine", Putin said in an interview with Channel 1 state television, his hair tousled by wind on the shore of a lake. The question at hand is" What precisely does Putin mean by "statehood" ?

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Management Consulted

MARCH 22, 2016

If you get invited, show up, and stand out, you’ll put yourself in good stead with the folks at BCG and McKinsey, and will be in a perfect position for the guaranteed interviews that are one of the many prizes of these fabled weekends. The 2016 deadlines for Bridge to BCG and McKinsey Insight are coming up on Sunday, April 10.

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Harvard Business

MAY 30, 2018

Nearly one year after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the official death toll for the disaster stands at 64. However, a new study , published Tuesday in The New England Journal of Medicine, estimates that at least 4,645 people have died as a consequence of the storm. That is more than 70 times the official estimate. Here are three.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s hard not to get worked up emotionally when you’re in a tense conversation. After all, a disagreement can feel like a threat. Your heart rate and breathing rate spike, your muscles tighten, the blood in your body moves away from your organs, and you’re likely to feel uncomfortable. Adapted from.

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The wind of revolt that is blowing in Italy today is the direct result of the euro and the wrong choices made by the EU and the ECB," he said during the ECB chief''s testimony to the European Parliament. Map of Major Protests Map courtesy of Stratfor. There are millions of us and we are growing by the hour.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As moderator, one of the hardest — and most frequent — challenges you’ll face is whether to cut off long-winded panelists, and how to do it tactfully. Richard Newstead/Getty Images. As you rise in your career and your visibility grows, you’ll likely be called upon to participate in a panel discussion.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 29, 2016

We assume it’s only the Ken Lays and Bernie Madoffs of the world who will cheat people. But what about the ordinary engineers, managers, and employees who designed cars to cheat automotive pollution controls or set up bank accounts without customers’ permission? We tell ourselves that we would never do those things. and the U.K.,

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Harvard Business

APRIL 21, 2017

So they spend sizable resources to attract and retain high performers who stand out. Organizations face a dilemma in their hunt for talent. They pursue the proverbial “best and brightest” who can outsell, outthink, and outproduce their peers. But often these organizations also want teams that function in solidarity.

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Tsavo Neal

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Michael Zipursky is the founder and CEO of ConsultingSuccess.com , where he helps consultants attract more clients, increase their fees, and structure their consulting business for success. Michael’s experience as THE business coach for consultants is what makes this book a must-read for independent consultants and consultants at small firms.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

A long, winding legal road lies ahead. After years of screaming headlines about data breaches, we all know the drill. A major company announces it has been hacked, a brief public outcry ensues, and then… not much happens. Down the road you might read about a government inquiry or a class-action suit being settled.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

” “We stand for diversity and inclusion.”). But office politics are unavoidable; as Aristotle noted, “man is by nature a political animal.” Unsurprisingly, research shows that when employees perceive their workplace as more political, they are less engaged, less productive, and more likely to quit.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 6, 2015

. ALVAREZ & MARSAL CONSULTING. Alvarez & Marsal have been making waves in recent years for the high profile, high quality work they did in the midst of the banking crisis. We’re sure most of you heard about Lehman Brothers filing for the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. But can you guess which firm was hired as their bankruptcy consultants?

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MishTalk

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Economic Vacuum China’s flag is waving strongly these days, the direction of the economic- and political winds have changed but the present multitude of macro changes is yet to be recognized by consensus and the market. Steen is one of the speakers at Wine Country Conference II , May 1-2 in Sonoma, California. to less than 3.0%

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Are you so over those labor intensive projects that keep you as busy as you were when you were an employee? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite? Transcript.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking about becoming a consultant but not sure what the consultant's role entails? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? The truth is - becoming a sought-after advisor isn't a matter of luck or even talent.

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Confessions of a Consultant

MAY 6, 2018

During one particular funeral, we almost had to request a sleeping bag to survive the long-winded monologue. Cleaning blocked drains immediately springs to mind. Writing eulogies might be in the same ballpark. She’d been sick for some time and the doctors were close to ‘calling it a day.’ A modern-day Lazarus. We’re still laughing about it.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2017

Culture is like the wind. It is invisible, yet its effect can be seen and felt. When it is blowing in your direction, it makes for smooth sailing. When it is blowing against you, everything is more difficult. But culture change can’t be achieved through top-down mandate. Dr. Reddy’s: A Movement-Minded Case Study.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

At the time he was urging the Fed to wind down asset purchases that were aimed at stimulating the economy. At the time he was urging the Fed to wind down asset purchases that were aimed at stimulating the economy. Federal Reserve's decision last week to stand pat was a "close call," a top Fed policymaker said on Saturday.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 12, 2015

To some, TPP stands for Trans Pacific Partnership (an alleged free trade agreement). To me it's synonymous with toilet paper, with a dangling P at the end that stands for politics. I will get around to "dead rats" in a bit. First let's discuss how Hillary Clinton fits into the picture. Can political expediency be the answer?

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

You have no relationship with your audience yet, and you lack non-verbal feedback, so you can’t modify your approach in real time. As a result, most cold emails fail. But they can work well. People have built careers and launched start-ups with little more than cold emails. (By This article is about cold emailing a specific person.).

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 4, 2018

Archi Trujillo/Getty Images. Self-awareness seems to have become the latest management buzzword — and for good reason. Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions , build stronger relationships , and communicate more effectively.

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Harvard Business

MAY 8, 2017

But when you look more deeply into whether those organizations are truly redefining what they are and what they do, stories of successful change efforts are exceptionally rare. Before describing those, let’s look at how we identified the exceptional firms that rose to the top of our ranking, a group we call the Transformation 10.

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Leadership Vision Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Using the Four Domains of Strength is one way to wrap your mind around all 34 themes. It breaks them up into easily digestible chunks, and helps you focus on them as four distinct “sets.”. While it isn’t necessary to be “balanced” – having near equal dispersion in each domain – it is helpful to know where the bulk of your Themes reside.

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