Consulting Matters

JANUARY 12, 2021

“Because relationships are mutual, partners share a single fate; no action benefits one and harms the other.” (Lewis, Amini and Lannon). Have you ever read a book that you know will change your life? I think my understanding of who I am and what I do as a consultant, mentor, mother, friend, and partner will be forever changed as result of reading the book, “The General Theory of Love” by Thomas Lewis, M.D., Fari Amini, M.D and Richard Lannon, M.D.

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

(Note: a modified version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. You can read that version, with more links to related articles, here.) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Leaders in organizations are always seeking to improve employee productivity (including their own). All too often, that quest goes no further than time management training provided by the HR department.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 12, 2021

Too many consultants tank their success because they do not clearly understand the difference between consulting vs. leading. Consulting is a defined role that is distinct from leadership. A consultant is one who helps a leader by framing the problems that the leader is accountable for solving. Consultants frame the challenges and help provide a roadmap for the resolution of challenges.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 12, 2021

For all those seeking a career in the consultancy sector, the obscenely competitive nature of MBB applications is hardly news. Candidates are highly aware of the acceptance rates which never exceed a few percent, yet still try their fortunes with consulting, often not despite, but because of this. Nevertheless, these ambitious careerists are exactly the most susceptible to fall for the tragedy of the overachiever, when targeted efforts and sacrifices gradually lose their marginal utility, possib

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JANUARY 12, 2021

In an era of agile teams and self-management, social feedback is key.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Haven’s demise underscores why companies and the federal government need to work together. Here’s where to start.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

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A conversation with executive Mimi Nicklin about how managers can better understand and engage younger workers.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Waiting for bad news can take a major psychological toll.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

How to steer your inner monologue toward compassion.

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