Wed.Dec 02, 2020

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The Two Forces That Will Determine Your Consulting Firm’s 2021

David A Fields

Space-X recently completed another mission. The company hurled a handful of humans (who are infinitely braver than I am) into space so that they can literally hang out at the International Space Station. Rocketeers balance two forces: gravity and thrust. Gravity holds the rocket in place on the launch-pad at Cape Canaveral, which is convenient … Continued.

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The BEST Way To Get Testimonials From Clients (& How To Use Them)

Consulting Success

Now, I could tell you that our programs are the best at helping consultants grow their consulting business… …or, I could SHOW you the hundreds of testimonials and clients sharing their results. Which would you find more compelling? The latter. Your clients raving about you is far more impactful than you raving about yourself. But. The BEST Way To Get Testimonials From Clients (& How To Use Them) is a post from: Consulting Success.

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It Happens Every Single Year

Chad Barr

It happens every single year. The lake effect snow that we Clevelanders know all too well, arrives with a vengeance and we act as if it’s a rare, unexpected occurrence, one for which we are wholly unprepared. We woke to a foot of overnight snow and sat, watching out the window, waiting for the snowplow to arrive to clear out the driveway. After the requisite call to the company, he finally arrived at 11 am, cleared the snow, only to be replaced a few hours later with another foot of flurri

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Friendly Follow-Up

Kai Davis

Friendly follow-up helps; it doesn’t harass. Friendly follow-up moves the conversation forward. (But: forward doesn’t always mean ‘towards the outcome you want.’ Being told ‘no’ is forward movement from ‘no reply.’). When you write your follow-up, bias towards taking action in the email. Don’t default to a passive role. That’s the difference between saying: Did you get that thing I sent you.

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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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Understanding the automatic self

Seth Godin Blog

How do you act when you’re not thinking about how you act? When no one is looking and when you’re just doing what you’re doing… That’s the automatic self. No narrative, no second-guessing. Now, here’s the real question: Has your automatic self changed since you were a kid? If it has (and I hope it has) then that’s all the proof we need that the automatic self isn’t a given, it’s not hard-wired and it’s not permanent.

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Hugh’s Words of Wisdom Wednesday for 12.02.2020: Lets’ talk about your self talk

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Do Your Remote Employees Feel Included in Meetings?

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Three ways to level the playing field.

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Ask the Right Question or Get the Wrong Answer

Martinka Consulting

Here are a couple questions reporters asked (the wrong way. Reporter (to football QB): Do you think other teams have figured you out? QB (rolling eyes): Based on one game? It’s the only game we’ve lost all year. Reporter (to President Trump): Why have so many more Black people been killed by police than White people? President (correctly answering the question that was asked): More White people have been killed by police than Black people.

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China’s Technology Transformation with Kai-Fu Lee

Harvard Business

China’s entrepreneurs are opening new avenues for innovation in consumer technologies.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Havas New York CEO Laura Maness: Listen, Learn, and Lead

Harvard Business

How does racial representation in the ad industry shape their work and our world?

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Managing an Underperformer Who Thinks They’re Doing Great

Harvard Business

Five ways to close the gap — without crushing their spirit.