Thu.Jul 11, 2024

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Nail Your Consulting or Coaching Niche with 5 Simple Strategies (and Get it Right the First Time)

Consulting Matters

Are you feeling stuck in your business, struggling to attract the right clients, or just plain overwhelmed with how to define your niche? Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so have all the clients I work with in my brand messaging programs…at first! But here’s the good news: you can absolutely nail your consulting or coaching niche and get it right the first time.

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Research: New Hires’ Psychological Safety Erodes Quickly

Harvard Business

Across industries, from manufacturing to health care, the luxury of waiting years to benefit from new talent is long gone. Thriving in today’s dynamic economy means bringing new hires up the learning curve faster than ever. Yet, the authors’ latest research suggests one catalyst for learning is often lacking when it’s needed most: psychological safety.

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How, why and hyperbole

Seth Godin Blog

There are three trends in copywriting that have been so overused they should now be avoided. The first two: Headlines with “why” for articles that don’t actually explain why. Headlines with “how” that don’t really teach you how. Explaining why is difficult, which is where the value lies. People would like to understand things that confuse them, so they search for ‘why’ or click on it when an apparently reputable source promises the answer.

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When a Coworker Keeps Giving You Unsolicited Advice

Harvard Business

Navigating unsolicited ideas, advice, or suggestions at work is a common scenario. Consider the colleague who jumps in with a barrage of “Have you considered…?” or “What about…?” questions during your carefully crafted presentation. Or how about when you request specific information and the responses you get back include unsolicited advice on aspects of your work you didn’t ask about?

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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How to Champion Organizational Change

LSA Global

5 Ways to Champion Organizational Change We know from change management simulation data that organizational change is essential for organizational survival and growth. We also know that driving successful change at work is a complex process that requires foresight, planning, and execution. Leaders who want to champion organizational change must adhere to a set of change management consulting guiding principles that foster a culture of adaptability and resilience.

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