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Why Did This Happen? Or: Who Did This?

Alan Weiss

When I see something amiss at a client, I don’t look for blame, I look for cause. Finding a “scapegoat” merely makes people think the issue is resolved, but in actuality, the problem remains. Cause, not blame. Such a simple concept, but usually reversed, especially in poorly run operations and in government.

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Be Solopreneur Savvy: Insist on a 1099, not a W-2

Successful Independent Consulting

Several years ago, as a solopreneur I did my taxes two ways using TurboTax software. In other words, I had received 1099 tax statements from my clients for that tax year; I did not have any W-2 tax statements. Talk with your tax professional or play with the TurboTax software like I did. Why am I even writing about this?

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Anyone Can Succeed - Celebrating 15 Years of Consulting Success with Dan Weedin

Consulting Matters

After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. He is an action-oriented visionary who deeply cares about people. Do you struggle with owning your vision for your business with the guilt of now knowing how to make that vision happen? What happened to you?

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9 Essential Questions to Help Tackle Tough People Issues

Makarios Consulting

There are the toxic superstars: people who produce phenomenally for your company, yet are abrasive to work with. There are the well-meaning non-performers: people who are giving it a go, but don’t seem to get anywhere. Someone who does not uphold your core values has no place in your organization. Does the person Want It?

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Decoding the Profit Puzzle

Consulting Matters

And finally, scalable growth is where the magic happens – it's about wealth creation and impact without sacrificing your values or lifestyle. Unfortunately, this happens when we follow the popular but entrepreneurial dream-crushing advice: "Just go out there and get clients." How great does that sound?

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How to Find the Exact Words that Attract Your Clients (and Gets them Excited to Work with You)

Consulting Matters

Related Article: "7 Reasons Why Your Client Aren't Getting it When you Write and Talk About What You Do". What I'm NOT going to do is show you how to put sizzle around how to explain your methodology to your client that makes them sign with you on the spot because that is not going to happen. Why didn't it work? You get me!".

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Earn Your Seat in the C - Suite with Darden’s Chief People & Diversity Officer Sarah King

Consulting Matters

Sarah is a visionary who can see a better future for the organization she serves, AND she is a warrior who can make this type of change happen. Sarah is a visionary who can see a better future for the organization she serves, AND she is a warrior who can make this type of change happen. That is not true!

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