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The Best Investment for Consultants: Why Investing in Yourself Delivers the Highest ROI

Consulting Success

I recently made a decision that might surprise you. I had $10,000 to invest, and I was faced with a choice. I could put it into the stock market, where historical returns hover around 9-10% annually. I could park it in a high-interest savings account earning a measly 2.5%. Or I could do something different.

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5 Steps to Position Your Coaching or Consulting for Bigger Impact

Consulting Matters

If you're a consultant or coach who's ready for bigger impact, better clients, and more strategic work , you’re in the right place. Because let’s be honest, referrals, great credentials, or even decades of experience aren’t enough to take you where you want to go. In this post, I’m breaking down the five essential steps to position your business strategically , so you can attract ideal clients, command premium fees, and build a brand that reflects the transformational res

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The 10 Steps to Building a Client-Generating Consulting Website (2025)

Consulting Success

Your consulting website isn’t just a digital business card — it’s your most powerful 24/7 sales team member. Yet most consultants treat it like an afterthought, focusing on aesthetics over strategy, features over results. Here’s the reality: a busy executive won’t book a call with you because you use a beautiful shade of burgundy or.

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Exactly How Persistent to Be When Pursuing Consulting Projects

David A Fields

Jesper (actual name of the consultant) tried for ages to land a project with Astra Zeneca (actual name of client; a.k.a. AZ). Jesper’s consulting firm had a history of work with AZ; however, they had only been able to win engagements in North America, not in Europe (actual names of continents). Breaking news: after eight … Continued The post Exactly How Persistent to Be When Pursuing Consulting Projects appeared first on David A.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How Do I Adapt My Leadership as My Company Grows?

Harvard Business

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How to Develop the Strategy Team’s Performance Metrics

Tom Spencer

Tracking and reporting performance metrics can enable in-house strategy teams to assess their effectiveness and ability to contribute meaningfully to the business. The challenge is that identifying the right metrics can be challenging. While there are numerous ways to measure performance, not all metrics accurately capture strategy’s contribution or resonate with stakeholders.

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Creating an Inclusive Work Environment Through Allyship: A Strategic Advantage

Progressus

“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” – Ola Joseph Recognizing the differences among your people in the workplace is only the beginning. To really start unlocking your team’s potential, those differences must be embraced, celebrated, and embedded into the culture of how we work. In today’s world, inclusion is no longer optional, it’s essential.

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How Private Equity Firms Are Creating Value with AI

Harvard Business

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MBE Coursera: Mastering Business Essentials

Consultants Mind

Coursera Over the last 6+ months I’ve been heads down on a project. Like to share that with you. I call it MBE (like MBA), Mastering Business Essentials. It’s on Coursera, you can audit for free. You can also take the assessments can get a certificate you can post on Linkedin and other places. So, now, we have two Coursera specializations Coursera – Management Consulting 5 courses, about 30+ hours of videos.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Health Economics 101: The Promise of Managed Care

Tom Spencer

Managed care remains one of the most transformative approaches in the U.S. healthcare system, designed to tackle rising costs, improve efficiency, and deliver quality care. Originating with the passage of the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Act of 1973, managed care experienced rapid adoption in the 1980s and 1990s, with models evolving to include Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) , Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) , and hybrid payment systems.

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AI Can Help Sales Teams Succeed: The Top 7 to Stay Ahead

LSA Global

How AI Can Help Sales Teams Succeed: The Top 7 The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) provides some interesting opportunities for sales organizations to improve their performance through better efficiency, reach, and personalization. We know from solution selling training that buyer behavior continues to shift and competition continues to intensify.

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What Gets Measured, AI Will Automate

Harvard Business

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Ep. 66: Employee Well-Being During Change

Harmonious Workplaces

In Episode 66 of the “Harmonious Workplaces” podcast, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman dive deep into employee well-being during organizational change. The core message is clear: people aren’t machines, […] The post Ep. 66: Employee Well-Being During Change appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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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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How Your Meetings Reveal Your True Organizational Culture

The Consultants Peer Group

Understanding whether you're building a genuine community or simply operating a more efficient machine becomes clear when you examine your Level 10 meetings. These regular gatherings reveal the true nature of your organizational culture more than any mission statement or policy document. The Tale of Two Approaches Consider two organizations using identical EOS meeting formats with dramatically different outcomes.

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Fed Projects Higher Unemployment and Higher Inflation Blaming Tariffs

MishTalk

The Fed’s outlook has soured vs its March forecast. “We expect a meaningful rise in inflation in the coming months,” said Powell.

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5 Steps for Leading a Team You’ve Inherited

Harvard Business

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The Difference Between Expectations and Agreements at Work

LSA Global

Why The Difference Between Expectations and Agreements at Work Matters At work, clarity is often the difference between high and low performance. We know from organizational alignment research that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing companies in terms of revenue growth, profitability, customer loyalty, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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Why Your Top Performers Are Leaving Despite Perfect Systems

The Consultants Peer Group

Your Scaling Up implementation appears flawless from every operational perspective. Strategic direction remains clear, execution rhythm operates smoothly, and performance metrics consistently show green indicators. Yet your highest-performing employees continue discovering "better opportunities" with other organizations. The departures puzzle you because these individuals aren't leaving for higher compensation, they're seeking something more fundamental that your current environment doesn't prov

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Billboards vs. Back Nine: Why Personal Injury Lawyers and Big 4 Firms Choose Different Marketing Channels

Prudent Pedal

The Logic Behind Professional Service Channel Choices: Right for Thee, But Not for Me I hate personal injury billboards. While their ubiquity makes me nauseous, I appreciate that they are utilizing the right channel for their target market. Every professional services firm wants to build awareness, credibility, and trust.

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Let Go of the Beliefs That Limit How You Lead

Harvard Business

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“I made a mistake”

Seth Godin Blog

This sits right next to, “I made a bad decision,” in things that are hard to say. But there are many moments when we’re confused about what actually happened. You might not have made a bad decision. And it’s also possible you didn’t make a mistake. It could be that there was simply a bad outcome. That’s different.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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When Efficiency Becomes Your Organization's Limiting Factor

The Consultants Peer Group

Your organization operates with impressive precision. Meetings begin and conclude on schedule, employees consistently meet their targets, processes run smoothly, and waste has been systematically eliminated. Yet beneath this surface of operational excellence, something crucial is slowly deteriorating, your people's sense of purpose and engagement. The Limitations of Efficiency Worship Efficiency, while important, proves insufficient as an organization's highest aspiration.

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How Street Photography Is Sharpening My Business Vision

Chad Barr

This week, I’m in New York City with a camera in hand, walking the streets as part of a powerful street photography and photojournalism workshop led by the legendary Peter Turnley. Peter isn’t just a master photographer. He’s photographed nearly every major global conflict over the past four decades. His work has appeared on the cover of Newsweek over 40 times.

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How 6 Companies Approached Digital Transformation

Harvard Business

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Customized Supervisor Training Course for Services Firm

LSA Global

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized supervisor training course for managers at a Services Firm faced with increased pressure to improve operational efficiency, team engagement, and customer impact.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Did the Fed Just Predict a Recession for Later this Year?

MishTalk

The Fed does not “predict”, but its GDP projections say “yes”

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The power of a pause

Seth Godin Blog

The single-most effective way to invest 90 seconds a day is simple (and difficult). 18 times a day, when you’re about to offer advice, ask a question or blurt out a response, wait five seconds. That pause shifts the way what you say next will be perceived. It also opens the door for you to discover what was about to be said, which might be the most important thing you haven’t heard.

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Research: Do You Know What Signals Your Logo’s Colors Are Sending?

Harvard Business

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