Three People Who Can Spot Little Things Holding Your Consulting Firm Back
David A Fields
JANUARY 24, 2023
There are a couple of little steps in your consulting firm’s normal routine that are dampening your performance.
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Exit Strategies To Transition From Employee To Consulting With Dr. Nika White: Podcast #274
Consulting Success
JANUARY 23, 2023
Do you want to transition from employee to consultant? Do you want to know the best exit strategies for doing so? In this episode, Dr. Nika White shares her experiences building a successful consulting business and what it took her to make such a transition.
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Applied Behavioral Economics Rule of Thumb #6: Tap Into the Power of Thinking Architecture Tools To Help People With Decisions
Steve Shu Consulting
JANUARY 24, 2023
Yesterday I outlined five primary areas of behavioral architecture that we would cover during the academic semester. Two prominent ones we covered included choice architecture (e.g.,
Overcoming Entrepreneurial Burnout with Rachelle Stone and Lori Smith
Consulting Matters
JANUARY 19, 2023
If you feel guilty and lazy every time you try to relax, get overwhelmed and easily distracted, want to be more present with your family, and are exhausted, you’re not alone. Millions of intelligent, accomplished people get stuck in burnout. Having your own business isn’t a solution.
7 Ways to Supercharge Your ABM Strategy with Real-Time Intent
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How To Recognize Effective Project and Program Management
Johanna Rothman
JANUARY 6, 2023
Random Feature Roadmap for One Program. Several people on social media have denigrated the terms “project manager” and “program manager.”
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10 Growth Options for Your Consulting Firm in 2023
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JANUARY 10, 2023
Your consulting firm exists to help others. You solve your clients’ problems and alleviate the symptoms plaguing them; you help them achieve their aspirations and exceed their objectives. Serving others isn’t enough, though. You probably also have a strong yearning to grow.
Why Buyers Don’t Buy: Sales Mistakes That Cost Consultants New Business
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JANUARY 20, 2023
Do you know why your buyers don’t buy? For the business that you win, why did you win it? And for the business you didn’t win, what made you lose it? Whether you’re a solo consultant or running a large firm, you’ll learn about sales mistakes that are costing you new business.
Applied Behavioral Economics Rule of Thumb #5: Recognize the Possibilities and Perils of Anchors
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JANUARY 18, 2023
Although I’m no expert in boats, whether you anchor from the bow or stern can have a big impact on outcomes. Do it the right way (based on the design of the boat), you can keep your boat roughly confined to an area. Do it the wrong way, and you could flood, capsize, or sink your boat.
Failed resolutions? Here’s how to break the habit.
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JANUARY 1, 2023
I’m a resolution failure. It is highly likely you have already broken your new years resolution, along with almost everyone else.
The Surprising Effects of Business Vs. Leisure Travel
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Creating Buy-in & Facilitating Change Management
UPD Consulting
JANUARY 3, 2023
“Deep and sustainable change.requires changes in behavior among those who do not welcome the change.”. Douglas B. Reeves. Addressing stakeholder resistance to a new initiative can be daunting and provoke feelings of anxiety in those trying to implement change.
33 Exceptional Customer Service Quotes that Challenge Us
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The thirty-three exceptional customer service quotes arise from leaders that believe in delivering the best customer service. What is the effect of significantly improving a company’s customer experience? The numbers tell the story.
What Your Consulting Firm REALLY Wants from a Referral
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JANUARY 17, 2023
Are referrals the primary (or only) source of new clients for your consulting firm? Yes. (I I can say this confidently, because virtually every consulting firm derives most of its new clients from referrals.) Therefore, it’s worth digging into the whole topic of referrals.
Coaching Vs Consulting: What’s The Difference? (With Examples)
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JANUARY 13, 2023
Coaching vs consulting: what are the differences and similarities? In a nutshell… A coach focuses on asking questions and helping the person that they’re working with form their own answers. They also provide accountability to the person they’re coaching.
Digitizing Logistics: Harness the Power of Data in 4 Steps
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Applied Behavioral Economics Rule of Thumb #4: Embrace the Beauty of Reciprocity
Steve Shu Consulting
JANUARY 15, 2023
This Sunday morning, I tried to spend time thinking about how I could help people. Could I help someone to get a job? Perhaps make a valuable introduction for someone? Give them an insight? I wrote some messages to take action. It felt good to apply energy to that type of effort.
10 Ways to Boost Customer Satisfaction
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 12, 2023
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Two young men graduated from college together 20 years ago. Both men came from similar backgrounds, had similar intellects, and similar skills. Twenty years later, one of those men had progressed to be a mid-level manager in his company, while the other became the company’s CEO.
L&D for the New Workplace
Clarity Consultants
JANUARY 12, 2023
Learning and development (L&D) in the workplace is essential for maintaining a capable workforce. It provides opportunities to enhance the knowledge of employees, as well as upskill them to manage future needs.
16 Go-to-Market Plays for Your Entire Sales Funnel
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What Clients REALLY Want to Know About Your Consulting Firms’ Approach
David A Fields
JANUARY 3, 2023
May Bezold, EVP of the Post-Revelry division at Back2Work, Inc., has asked your consulting firm for a proposal. You know from experience that if you share too little of your approach, a prospect like May won’t sign. However, sharing too much detail also leads to problems.
Employee Hiring Strategies For Consulting Business Owners With Brian McComak: Podcast #271
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Choosing the right person to work with you is critical in business. It can be the factor that will drive your business into success or chaos. In this episode, Brian McComak, the CEO and Founder of Hummingbird Humanity, dives deep into employee hiring strategies for consulting business owners.
Rule of Thumb #3: Build a Behavioral Team in Touch with Their Feelings
Steve Shu Consulting
JANUARY 9, 2023
Our waitress pleasantly asked, “Would you like small or vacation sized cocktail?”. These were potent words that nudged my wife and I to select 16oz versus 12oz drinks just the other day. We’ve been in the Caymans on vacation, on a “Cay-vay-tion”.
Where Is Tech Going in 2023?
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4 Things End Users Want During Desk Relocation Projects
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When it comes to planning and executing office move projects, your team needs to prioritize orchestrating tight schedules and controlling costs. Your end users, however, often have a different set of concerns.
Servant Leadership: A Better DNA for Leaders
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Witness the rise of Servant Leadership. This means a better DNA of leaders in organizations. Servant leaders are out there. Are you one? Revolutionary change is brewing.
Three Truths behind Employee Productivity (& How to measure and Improve it)
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How To Build A “Fastest-Growing” Consulting Firm With Monica Hernandez: Podcast #273
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In this episode, we’re going to show you how to build your consulting firm into the fastest-growing one! Special guest Monica Hernandez walks you through how she built her consulting firm from scratch into one of the fastest-growing in the world, giving you all the tools you need to do it too!
The Ultimate Guide to Executive Recruiting
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Rule of Thumb #2: Use Behavioral Lenses to Innovate and Adapt to Changes
Steve Shu Consulting
JANUARY 4, 2023
Last night I had a good dinner and conversation with a long-time friend and colleague. We talked about the recently passed Secure Act 2.0 and potential behavioral implications and impacts on the ecosystem and players. For those unfamiliar with Secure Act 2.0,
Research: Why Leaders Should Be Open About Their Flaws
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Don’t Let Remote Work Make Your Desk Relocation Projects Harder
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The transition to remote and hybrid work arrangements—where employees may be onsite only a few days each week or month, or not at all in some cases—led to a great number of benefits, both for employers and workers.
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