Thu.Jan 16, 2020

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Consultants and Coaches vs. Subcontractors

Consulting Matters

A couple of days ago I wrote an article that differentiates between consultants and coaches and the respective business models. I realized that I was remiss in pointing out one business model that both might choose: becoming a subcontractor. Quick Recap on the Difference Between Consultants and Coaches. Consultants and coaches are both executive advisors.

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Layers of Leadership: Designing Governance without Hierarchy

Kates Kesler

“Governance” is the set of formal conversations that set direction, prioritize investments, review performance, and resolve trade-offs.

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168: Amanda Zuckerman—How To Turn A Big Idea Into A Huge Blue Ocean Success!

On the Brink Podcast

Hear how if you can dream it, you can do it! We met Amanda Zuckerman when she spoke at the HER Summit (Helping Entrepreneurs Rise) at Washington University this past October. Amanda is a Wash U alumna who saw an unmet need and turned it into a great business, dormify.com , that has opened an entirely new market space—very Blue Ocean style. Named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018, Amanda is a perfect example of how you, yes you, can come up with a new way to fulfill an unmet need, turn that idea

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What are the main pillars of Digital transformation?

Consulthon

Hi, I would like to understand more what are the main areas of a Digital transformation? I am aware the topic is hot and everybody writes articles and suggestions. What I am after here is an applic.

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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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Vaping and other Naïve Actions

Martinka Consulting

There was a recent news story about a Seattle area law enforcement officer suing for about $11 million because of a health condition caused by vaping (a CBD product and something else to relieve his stress and pain). Am I missing something? He heated a chemical concoction, inhaled it, and figured all was good? He couldn’t imagine burning chemicals could cause bodily damage.

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Confusing hunger and thirst

Seth Godin Blog

If you find yourself stranded in the desert with nothing but an endless supply of chips, you’re going to die within a week. The same thing could happen to you if you had nothing but water to live on. Hunger and thirst are similar, easily confused but very different. Our culture of corporate consumption tries to persuade us that being hungry is all we need.

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When Employees Are Open With Each Other, But Not Management

Harvard Business

Leaders can’t solve crucial issues if they don’t know about them.

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The Dark Side of Self-Control

Harvard Business

Resisting short-term temptations can lead to long-term regret.

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Turn Your Customers into Your Community

Harvard Business

Lessons from LEGO, TEDx, and Twitch.

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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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How Global Leaders Should Think About Solving Our Biggest Problems

Harvard Business

Looking ahead to Davos.