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6 Ways to Move Beyond the Commodity Mindset

Consulting Success

I was meeting one of my first business mentors. After checking into my hotel in the city center, I took the elevator down 13 floors to the street. I had a few hours before meeting my friend so took some time to stroll the streets. The flight was short. Only 30 minutes to reach my island destination. Instantly Got My Attention.

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Consultant Marketing Speaking Pay to Play

Jerry Fletcher

I’m used to that as these days so many organizations host events where they expect “Thought Leaders” to pay their own way to the event and pick up the cost of the hotel as well. You can set sales meetings with a lot of key players in a short time. People don’t buy on the first meeting. What about business development value?

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The Myth of a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

You can use the following questions in a one-to-one meeting or as an anonymous pulse survey with a team. Psychological Safety Myth Buster #2: Create Accountability Talking with a trusted advisor that can listen, provide perspective, and partner with you for accountability to take action is a high ROI activity.