Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2019

“Disruption” has become another business buzzword that obviates the need for prudent, careful thought and consideration. If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good. But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. Last week , I wrote about how the unpredictability of “management by walking around” disrupts daily operations in an organization and leads to mura (unevenness), m

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 14, 2019

Mark Pierce, owner, operator and founder of E5 Leadership Academy, has been teaching people how to fish rather than giving them a fish. For 35 years, Mark has been in the coaching and mentoring business teaching, training, educating, and motivating people how to be successful in life through a platform of five pillars – spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically and financially.

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Henry DeVries

JANUARY 14, 2019

“Trying to influence people by using words to appeal to their intellect isn’t enough,” says author Dr. Paul Homoly. “We need stories.” To attract-high paying clients, don’t just use facts to tell when you can use stories to sell. Experts and thought leaders are typically great storytellers.

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Strategy+Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

Five ways to help your CSO drive value creation. For more insight, read "Memo to the CEO: Is Your Chief Strategy Officer Set Up for Success?

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants

JANUARY 14, 2019

Not all bosses are great. Not all are good. Some are downright bad. This is a hard lesson I've been learning recently, having taken a job under an egomaniac narcissist that makes the guy in the White House look sane. A few months ago, I accepted a new position with a smaller firm in my industry. Overall it's been a great move, since I'm able to do whatever I want all day long, which usually means making a big impact for my clients and getting lots of work done.

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Leadership Vision Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2019

On this episode of the podcast, Brian Schubring and I talk about what it takes to reach that next level of leadership fitness. We call it becoming Leadership Lean. During this time of year, January, many people—maybe even you—set goals, especially those involving fitness and other health-related pursuits. This could be exercising, eating better, trying to accomplish a specific achievement or milestone, or perhaps, just trying to incorporate more movement into your daily life.

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Strategy+Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

The chief strategy officer role has drifted from its original purpose. But there are easy ways to reboot the role and help your CSO drive value creation. See also "How to Refocus the role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage.

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Henman Performance Executive

JANUARY 14, 2019

We remember Ben Franklin as a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, diplomat, and founding father of our country. Too often we forget, however, that he was also an executive coach–especially for himself. And we probably wouldn’t automatically consider him a source of advice for setting New […].

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Strategy+Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

Four ways to help your CSO create value. For more insight, see the 2018 Chief Strategy Officer Benchmarking Study from Strategy&, PwC's strategy consulting business.

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MBO Partners

JANUARY 14, 2019

Different independent contractor engagement methods each have associated costs. Learn about these costs to develop a smarter independent workforce strategy.

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Strategy+Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

The chief strategy officer role has drifted from its original purpose. But there are easy ways to reboot the role and help your CSO drive value creation. See also "How to Refocus the role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Over time, some people embrace edge beliefs like ear candling, the Stein Harmonizer and hydrogen infused water, among thousands of others. Our search for reassurance and belief is built deep into our culture. And if it’s not hurting anyone and you can afford it, a placebo is a fine tool, and often a bargain, possibly effective as well. It’s fascinating to note, though, that some people have embraced none of these edge ideas, while other people are regulars, moving from one to the oth

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Strategy+Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

Four ways to help your CSO create value. For more insight, see the 2018 Chief Strategy Officer Benchmarking Study from Strategy&, PwC's strategy consulting business.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

People tend to respond less quickly to managers they’re friends with.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

We need computers with some common sense.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

And how managers can deal with them.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 14, 2019

Here’s how to do it.

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