Wed.Aug 24, 2022

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What / Who Is a Professional Independent Consultant?

Successful Independent Consulting

If you tell people you are a consultant, many of them will not understand that you are an independent professional in business for yourself. They have good reason to be confused. Many people who call themselves consultants are employees of large global firms like Accenture, and others perform temporary assignments through a staffing agency. Still other people market themselves as consultants when they take on projects between (or in addition to) full-time jobs.

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A Bad Day? It’s OK

Chad Barr

Every Tuesday, our youngest grandson, Bentley, who’s 2, comes over and stays the night. He’s a pleasant kid, loves being outdoors, rarely complains, eats well, plays hard and we have the best time being together with him. Most days… Yesterday though, Bentley was off his game and came in with an attitude. He was mad, stubborn and crying, if he didn’t get his way, from the moment he stepped inside from the garage.

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When Staying Neutral Backfires

Harvard Business

Research shows that “staying out of it” might make you seem more suspicious and untrustworthy than outright disagreement.

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The Association

Seth Godin Blog

You have competition, but you might be wrong about who they are. The freelance wedding photographer can easily imagine that the other professional photographers in town are the ones to beat. The romance author might imagine that the other romance authors are competing for shelf space and sales. I could give the cold shoulder to Simon or Brene or Pema instead of connecting with them.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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In Uncertain Times, the Best Strategy Is Adaptability

Harvard Business

To cope with volatility, companies should rethink how they approach strategic planning.