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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.

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Insights from Industry Leaders: Your Path to Market Excellence

Chad Barr

Are you profoundly aware of how these top performers operate differently from you? Recognizing their strengths and weaknesses compared to yours is key to enhancing your market position. Begin by asking targeted questions about these successful organizations: Market Presence: How do their market positions compare to yours?

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Business Book Review: Beyond the E-Myth

Management Consulted

Today, we continue our series of book reviews with a look at Beyond the E-Myth, the latest in a long line of great books by Michael Gerber (a marketing genius who has built a world-wide web of products and services to help small businesses grow). Gerber begins by laying out a few basic concepts that guide the rest of the book.

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Why you need a COO or operations manager

Asamby Consulting

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Either their operations have grown quite a bit or they are in the midst of growing. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? But there are a few questions: Why is it necessary to hire an operations person? We answer with a resounding yes.

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Consultant Marketing Listen or Lead?

Jerry Fletcher

Suddenly marketing gals and guys are debating whether to listen or lead and how the pandemic reaction will affect that going forward. Consultant Marketing is different…or is it? We know from 17 years of research that Consultant Marketing is not like traditional product marketing. Then a pandemic got in the way.

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Consultant Marketing Tech Trap

Jerry Fletcher

The best software has the ability to simplify complex operations and make understandable answers available speedily. Recently, I moved a client to Active Campaign in order to take advantage of their field leading implementation of automated marketing. Then my client offered a book in a webinar he was doing with 2 other experts.

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10 Must Read Books for a Business Consultant

ConsultX

Our list of highly recommended books to help you succeed as a consultant. By business owners, for business owners, Conquer the Chaos enables you to reevaluate your approach, revitalize your operations, and realize the freedom and success your hard work deserves. Conquer the Chaos - Clate Mask & Scott Martineau Crush It!