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The more that you can think of new creative ways to do business, the less likely you are to be exposed to volatility. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews Nigel Green, a sales strategy advisor for B2B companies and the CEO of StoryBrand, about how he got into the world of sales and strategy. Balancing Client Delivery And Marketing And Sales With Nigel Green: Podcast #111 is a post from: Consulting Success. MORE
The majority of clients who have come to me over the years want to know how to get more clients faster. And they’re often looking for a “silver bullet” that will draw new clients to them magically. The closest thing I know to a silver bullet is a marketing campaign. MORE
When we think of Grant Thornton relative to the Big Four, we naturally focus on external audit, where the Big Four have a stranglehold on the market. MORE
Five years in to our research, we see bright spots at senior levels. But companies need to focus their efforts earlier in the pipeline to make real progress. Gender Equality MORE
The industry may be on the cusp of a new and less forgiving era. Private owners can take steps now to get ready. Insights on Private Equity & Principal Investors MORE
“I’ve done … questionable things.” – Roy Batty, Blade Runner It’s great to be alive, but being human does have its challenges. Our bodies are anything but bulletproof and our minds aren’t much better. MORE
Do Employees Speak Up in Your Culture? Even though more companies are trying to encourage employee feedback, for many, speaking up at work can be difficult. MORE
Pricing strategy is one of the easiest levers CEOs can pull to increase revenues in their company. For instance, retail banks can raise interest rates (the price they pay customers for depositing funds at the bank) to quickly attract new balances and acquire new customers. MORE
In the last installment , we looked at evolving with the times, some resources to reach for when undergoing change as well as some problems that may arise on the way to Teal. MORE
We all get 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week. How do you spend those hours to get the most done MORE
The more that you can think of new creative ways to do business, the less likely you are to be exposed to volatility. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews Nigel Green, a sales strategy advisor for B2B companies about how he got into the world of sales and strategy. MORE
The last decade has not been kind to “gatekeeper” organisations. In almost every facet of our lives, we seem to have decided that we simply don’t have the need for them that we once did. MORE
Does any political debate ever change anyone’s mind? If you want your prospects to change their minds and become your clients, explain dramatically to them why it’s in their best interests to do so. MORE
This post is a guest post from Jake Jorgovan, founder of Content Allies and author of The Consultant’s Path to Thought Leadership. What’s the purpose of creating content?”. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a variety of answers. MORE
Last month I gave my insights regarding a ProPublica article about how people over 50 won’t be the decision maker when they leave their job. Update, IBM is in the midst of a lawsuit for firing up to 100,000 people, targeting older workers. And there seems to be damaging testimony supporting the lawsuit’s premise.) A past American Dreams was to get a job at a large company, work there for 40-45 years, and retire with a gold watch and a pension. But no more, for most people. MORE
Right out of school, my first job was the stuff of horrors. I stepped from college to working for a manufacturer. My boss was moody and, if that alone wasn’t enough, he was also a yeller, swearer and the president’s son. Forgive my language but he was just an ass. MORE
If you’re a self-employed professional, you know what you’re selling, right? Management development programs, executive coaching services, communication skills training, financial planning, etc. Right? No, wrong. MORE
It’s the year of our lady two thousand and nineteen and the most common question that your friend Kai gets asked is a riff on. How do I get on podcasts? I want to do a podcast tour! Which, honestly, is a great question. MORE
In case you missed last week: Finding the time to write a book (or any activity that will build your authority in our BVFLS profession) shows that know matter how busy you think you are, the “time math” reveals we do, in fact, have the time. MORE
Your customers are pushing you to deliver complex solutions of products and services in innovative ways. Sounds like the challenge … Blog MORE
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To accelerate innovation, more companies are turning to outsiders for help—especially their suppliers. Getting supplier innovation to work means rethinking incentives, relationships, and management. Insights on Operations MORE
Clutter is the enemy, and not just in your clothes closet. Throughout your consulting practice, clutter and distractions are dampening your consulting firm’s success. MORE
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I recently read Dave Barry’s latest book, Lessons From Lucy; The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog. It’s funny, as one would expect from Dave Barry, insightful, poignant, and not exactly what I expected from him. I’m not going to “steal his thunder” and give away all his lessons. Read the book (it’s a fast read and extremely entertaining). I will share one lesson, because it’s one of the few mantras I have in my business. Don’t stop having fun. And if you have stopped, start having fun again.). MORE
The example of one university shows the potential value in transforming administrative operations. Social Sector Insights MORE
If I were to ask chief marketing officers (CMO) at professional services firms around the world to measure their teams’ current marketing effectiveness on a scale of 1-5, I suspect that I might get a lot of 4s. MORE
In this episode of our Strategy and Leadership Podcast, we welcomed Zvi Band, the Co-founder and CEO of Contactually and author of Success Is in Your Sphere. Zvi has a diverse background, starting as a software engineer out of college and eventually evolving into the leader he is today. In addition to his career, Zvi is involved in his community and supports building relationships in both his personal and professional life. Leadership culture strategy MORE
Consulting is a significant and growing business in this day and age. Founder and CEO of Barnes Sales Institute, Cynthia Barnes shares her experience in sales and how her consulting firm specializes in the principal issues and enhances the success of women in sales. MORE
Consulting Success
OCTOBER 20, 2019
The more that you can think of new creative ways to do business, the less likely you are to be exposed to volatility. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky interviews Nigel Green, a sales strategy advisor for B2B companies about how he got into the world of sales and strategy.
David A Fields
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Clutter is the enemy, and not just in your clothes closet. Throughout your consulting practice, clutter and distractions are dampening your consulting firm’s success.
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 19, 2019
In the last installment , we looked at evolving with the times, some resources to reach for when undergoing change as well as some problems that may arise on the way to Teal.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Five years in to our research, we see bright spots at senior levels. But companies need to focus their efforts earlier in the pipeline to make real progress. Gender Equality
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
This post is a guest post from Jake Jorgovan, founder of Content Allies and author of The Consultant’s Path to Thought Leadership. What’s the purpose of creating content?”. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a variety of answers.
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The More Clients Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2019
If you’re a self-employed professional, you know what you’re selling, right? Management development programs, executive coaching services, communication skills training, financial planning, etc. Right? No, wrong.
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Pricing strategy is one of the easiest levers CEOs can pull to increase revenues in their company. For instance, retail banks can raise interest rates (the price they pay customers for depositing funds at the bank) to quickly attract new balances and acquire new customers.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 16, 2019
A closer look at the future of the nickel market considers the role of ore exports from Southeast Asia. Metals & Mining Insights
The Source
OCTOBER 18, 2019
The last decade has not been kind to “gatekeeper” organisations. In almost every facet of our lives, we seem to have decided that we simply don’t have the need for them that we once did.
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Kai Davis
OCTOBER 16, 2019
It’s the year of our lady two thousand and nineteen and the most common question that your friend Kai gets asked is a riff on. How do I get on podcasts? I want to do a podcast tour! Which, honestly, is a great question.
The More Clients Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The majority of clients who have come to me over the years want to know how to get more clients faster. And they’re often looking for a “silver bullet” that will draw new clients to them magically. The closest thing I know to a silver bullet is a marketing campaign.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Once a strategic plan is created at the highest level of an organization, there is a great need to cascade the strategic plan throughout all areas of the business.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The industry may be on the cusp of a new and less forgiving era. Private owners can take steps now to get ready. Insights on Private Equity & Principal Investors
Rod Burkert
OCTOBER 16, 2019
In case you missed last week: Finding the time to write a book (or any activity that will build your authority in our BVFLS profession) shows that know matter how busy you think you are, the “time math” reveals we do, in fact, have the time.
Prudent Pedal
OCTOBER 15, 2019
If I were to ask chief marketing officers (CMO) at professional services firms around the world to measure their teams’ current marketing effectiveness on a scale of 1-5, I suspect that I might get a lot of 4s.
The Source
OCTOBER 14, 2019
When we think of Grant Thornton relative to the Big Four, we naturally focus on external audit, where the Big Four have a stranglehold on the market.
Alan Weiss
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Does any political debate ever change anyone’s mind? If you want your prospects to change their minds and become your clients, explain dramatically to them why it’s in their best interests to do so.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Want to move faster, fly higher, and generally perform like a top technology company? Try the modular approach to platforms. Digital Insights
Henry DeVries
OCTOBER 14, 2019
We all get 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week. How do you spend those hours to get the most done
Kates Kesler
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Your customers are pushing you to deliver complex solutions of products and services in innovative ways. Sounds like the challenge … Blog
Martinka Consulting
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Last month I gave my insights regarding a ProPublica article about how people over 50 won’t be the decision maker when they leave their job. Update, IBM is in the midst of a lawsuit for firing up to 100,000 people, targeting older workers. And there seems to be damaging testimony supporting the lawsuit’s premise.) A past American Dreams was to get a job at a large company, work there for 40-45 years, and retire with a gold watch and a pension. But no more, for most people.
Steve Tobak
OCTOBER 20, 2019
“I’ve done … questionable things.” – Roy Batty, Blade Runner It’s great to be alive, but being human does have its challenges. Our bodies are anything but bulletproof and our minds aren’t much better.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 16, 2019
To accelerate innovation, more companies are turning to outsiders for help—especially their suppliers. Getting supplier innovation to work means rethinking incentives, relationships, and management. Insights on Operations
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
OCTOBER 17, 2019
In this episode of our Strategy and Leadership Podcast, we welcomed Zvi Band, the Co-founder and CEO of Contactually and author of Success Is in Your Sphere. Zvi has a diverse background, starting as a software engineer out of college and eventually evolving into the leader he is today. In addition to his career, Zvi is involved in his community and supports building relationships in both his personal and professional life. Leadership culture strategy
LSA Global
OCTOBER 18, 2019
Do Employees Speak Up in Your Culture? Even though more companies are trying to encourage employee feedback, for many, speaking up at work can be difficult.
Martinka Consulting
OCTOBER 16, 2019
I recently read Dave Barry’s latest book, Lessons From Lucy; The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog. It’s funny, as one would expect from Dave Barry, insightful, poignant, and not exactly what I expected from him. I’m not going to “steal his thunder” and give away all his lessons. Read the book (it’s a fast read and extremely entertaining). I will share one lesson, because it’s one of the few mantras I have in my business. Don’t stop having fun. And if you have stopped, start having fun again.).
Peter Stark
OCTOBER 13, 2019
Right out of school, my first job was the stuff of horrors. I stepped from college to working for a manufacturer. My boss was moody and, if that alone wasn’t enough, he was also a yeller, swearer and the president’s son. Forgive my language but he was just an ass.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The example of one university shows the potential value in transforming administrative operations. Social Sector Insights
Consulting Success
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Consulting is a significant and growing business in this day and age. Founder and CEO of Barnes Sales Institute, Cynthia Barnes shares her experience in sales and how her consulting firm specializes in the principal issues and enhances the success of women in sales.
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