David A Fields

JUNE 25, 2024

Common wisdom says your consulting firm should offer value in order to attract clients. What if that common wisdom is not only wrong, but backwards? You’ve probably encountered advice that consultants should only reach out to prospects when they have a compelling, useful tidbit to offer. For example, an article or white paper, your new … Continued The post Offering Value Is Actually Bad for Your Consulting Business!

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 27, 2024

Ever feel like fear and self-doubt have your consulting or coaching business dreams in a chokehold? Like every time you want to take a step towards your goals, a little voice in your head whispers, “What if I fail? What if nobody will hire me? What if I wind up poor and losing everything?” Let me tell you what NOT to do. Do NOT make the #1 biggest mistake that consultants or coaches make when dealing with the normal fear that comes with making a big career change like this, which is

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Consulting Success

JUNE 24, 2024

Do you struggle to close deals or identify your ideal clients’ real problems? Transform your sales approach and outsmart the competition!

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Harmonious Workplaces

JUNE 25, 2024

Welcome to our 15th podcast. Today we’ll be talking about leadership and how it can really turbocharge your workplace culture and any of your change initiatives. What’s the one thing you can do now to optimize your leadership style? listening to find out. Hello again, Harmonious Workplace listeners. As always, we’re so glad to see […] The post Episode 15: Improving Outcomes Through Leadership appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Harvard Business

JUNE 26, 2024

Everyone struggles to manage their emotions at times. It’s normal to have negative feelings and we can’t expect ourselves – or others – to leave those behind just because we’re at work. But those negative emotions can be detrimental to our relationships, performance, focus, and overall well-being. So it’s worthwhile to hone our emotional intelligence skills that help us handle negative feelings.

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Effective Managers

JUNE 24, 2024

Examining Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Improving Business Processes Leveraging AI into business operations has become a transformative force across various industries. AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of data, automate complex processes, and provide insights has revolutionized how businesses approach efficiency and innovation.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JUNE 24, 2024

How are a “tin sandwich” and an employer organization similar? Some may recall that I play a little bit of harmonica as a hobby. As I actively pursued studying and improving my knowledge, skills, and abilities in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Change Leadership, Strategic Human Resources Management (HRM), Talent Optimization, AND diatonic harmonica – especially […] The post Blues Harmonica Parallels to a Harmonious Workplace appeared first on Harmonious W

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Harvard Business

JUNE 26, 2024

Starbucks is struggling. It has strayed from its successful strategy of offering customers exceptional experiences and, in the process, has commoditized itself. This article analyzes where it went wrong and offers ideas for how the company can turn itself around. It holds lessons for other companies that compete by providing customers distinctive experiences.

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Chad Barr

JUNE 26, 2024

Growing your business and generating revenue might seem like a daunting, time-consuming task. However, dedicating just 30 minutes a day to focused activities can significantly expand your digital empire and boost your income. Here’s how you can make the most out of half an hour each day choosing from the following activities: Social Media Engagement Activity: Spend 30 minutes daily engaging with your audience on social media.

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Effective Managers

JUNE 27, 2024

In the realm of business, networking is more than a valuable skill; it is a cornerstone of professional growth and success. For executives and entrepreneurs, the ability to connect with peers, share insights, and collaborate on solutions is crucial. TEC Canada stands at the forefront of facilitating these connections through its extensive executive network, offering unparalleled opportunities for members to grow both personally and professionally.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 28, 2024

If you are a business student or working professional, terms such as “MBA”, “M7” and “GMAT” may be familiar. For me, I never seriously considered pursuing an MBA until my final year of undergraduate studies. Now as an experienced professional, I want to share the potential significance of pursuing an MBA and offer guidance on how to best prepare for this endeavour.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 28, 2024

The Internet and AI tools are transforming marketing communications within a complex, interactive landscape called the echoverse. While marketing has evolved since the proliferation of the Internet, in the echoverse, a diverse network of human and nonhuman actors — consumers, brands, AI agents, and more — continuously interact, influence, and reshape messages across digital platforms.

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Kraft Kennedy

JUNE 25, 2024

Cloud Software Group Security Advisory for CVE-2024-3661 Advisory Cloud Software Group has evaluated the impact of vulnerability CVE-2024-3661 on our products. This vulnerability may allow an attacker on the same local network as the victim to read, disrupt, or modify network traffic expected to be protected by the VPN. Please find below the impact status: Citrix Secure Access client for Windows Status: Not impacted Citrix Secure Access client for Android Status: Not impacted Citrix Secure Acc

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LSA Global

JUNE 24, 2024

The Top 7 Steps to Better Manage Stakeholders to Increase Influence If you need to work with others to achieve goals, effective stakeholder management matters. We know from project postmortem data that, done right, effective stakeholder management creates alignment, secures resources, and achieves shared goals across functions. At its core, the ability to better manage stakeholders to increase influence involves deeply understanding stakeholder needs, building relationships, and consistently com

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 27, 2024

Starting and growing a small business or startup requires significant capital investment. Securing the necessary funds can be challenging, but there are numerous avenues available for entrepreneurs to explore. This guide provides an overview of the most effective ways for startups and small businesses to raise funds, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive and expand.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 27, 2024

In a well-functioning capital market, profits should be the sole criterion for firm survival; that is, firms reporting losses should disappear. Of late, however, loss-making firms are highly sought after by investors — often more than some profitable firms. Unicorns, or startups with valuations exceeding a billion dollars, are examples of such loss-making firms.

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Buzzsprout

JUNE 24, 2024

Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) has long been a popular podcast hosting option because of its robust recording features, free pricing, and monetization options! Recently, Spotify decided to remove some of these tools, leaving many podcasters without the features they're used to and considering new hosting providers. The great thing about podcasting is there are so many hosting options!

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Peter Stark

JUNE 22, 2024

We were working with a client on a leadership development program for their leaders when they asked us our thoughts about Succession Planning. Is it a ‘nice to have,’ like life insurance, or a ‘must have?’ They asked. Of course, we are on the must-have, but the real question is, how formal is your succession plan? Most organizations have a leader in mind who could step into a CEO role if an immediate need arises.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 26, 2024

Dermatologists, with their extensive knowledge of skin health and treatments, are uniquely positioned to create highly effective skincare products. However, transitioning from clinical practice to launching a successful skincare product line involves navigating numerous business and industry-specific challenges. Business consultants who are experts in the skincare industry can provide invaluable support, helping dermatologists turn their vision into a profitable reality.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 28, 2024

Many companies build cultures that are focused on controlling the output of low performers, rather than growing and unlocking everyone’s skills. This approach is low-ROI and ultimately problematic for high-performance cultures. Leaders spend an inordinate amount of time handholding their least productive colleagues, instead of helping their strongest contributors move faster and do more.

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Girard Training Solutions

JUNE 25, 2024

Today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked features a chapter from Eric’s book, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. In part one of this six-part series, you’ll hear why empathy in the workplace has ROI in multiple arenas. Eric shares some ideas for building and maintaining trust with your team, the five qualities of a good manager, and the qualities of an empathetic person, which is not the same as sympathy.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 23, 2024

The person you’re working with might not know what you know, might not see what you see. It’s tempting to begin where we are. But it’s more useful to begin where they are.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 25, 2024

For companies outside the United States aiming to establish or expand their presence in the lucrative US market, navigating the complexities of a new business environment can be challenging. The US market offers immense opportunities but also comes with its own set of regulations, competitive pressures, and cultural nuances. Partnering with local business experts through business consulting services can significantly enhance the chances of success and deliver tangible results.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 24, 2024

Two studies by the authors demonstrate that the presence of robust shareholder agreements in publicly traded family firms in France adds 18% in market value to shareholders because they protect shareholders against misuse of capital by groups of family members. This article describes the critical provisions in such agreements and presents data showing the impact of these provisions on market value.

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Leadership Vision Consulting

JUNE 24, 2024

We are excited to announce our next Strengths Communicator Training in Minneapolis! This program is aimed at helping leaders understand and apply Strength-based approaches to foster positive team cultures. Learn from participants of past cohorts who share their experiences and the transformative impact of the training. The episode offers insights into the training's four main takeaways and encourages listeners to join our next cohort in August 2024.

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This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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