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How to Win More Consulting Projects Using Triangulation

David A Fields

There’s a method for eliciting additional projects at your consulting firm’s current clients seemingly out of thin air. It’s called Triangulation. Your current clients are, as you know, typically the most fertile source of new consulting engagements. For example, once you successfully work your consulting magic at the AI content creation giant Mixtup Lettres, you’ll … Continued The post How to Win More Consulting Projects Using Triangulation appeared first on David

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SEO for Consultants and Coaches: How to Attract Clients Without Chasing Them

Consulting Matters

How amazing would it feel to have your dream clients sliding into your inbox, ready to work with you—no convincing needed? Imagine opening your email and finding inquiries from people who already know your value and are eager to hire you before you even get on a call. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, it’s possible—and it’s all thanks to SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

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Financial Mastery For Consulting Founders with Shannon Weinstein: Podcast #338

Consulting Success

[podcast_headshot url=”[link] Financial Mastery For Consulting Founders with Shannon Weinstein How does a Big Four accountant and part-time Zumba instructor transform into the President and CEO of her own fractional CFO services organization? In this episode, Shannon Weinstein takes us through her unique career journey—from balancing corporate accounting by day and teaching fitness classes by.

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Employee Well-being: The Next Competitive Advantage

Tom Spencer

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are increasingly recognizing that employee well-being is not just a perk but a strategic imperative. Prioritizing the mental health, work-life balance, and overall well-being of employees can have a profound impact on business performance. This article explores the growing emphasis on employee well-being, initiatives companies are implementing to support it, and the benefits of prioritizing employee well-being, including increased produc

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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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Why Marketers Are Spending Less on Social Media

Harvard Business

A bi-annual poll of U.S. marketing leaders found that social media investments have declined to their lowest level in seven years. An analysis of poll data suggests that lack of strategy fit, weak returns, and new competition from retail media may help explain this dip. Researchers leverage their findings to offer suggestions to marketers on how to overcome past strategy misalignment in order to continue to benefit from social media’s immediacy and pervasiveness, including through the use of Gen

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Filling the Talent Void

Harmonious Workplaces

On-the-Job Learning and Employee Growth I’ve noticed a consistent thread among our conversations as I attend networking events and speak with business owners and executives. Employers across industries continue to voice a common frustration: they struggle to find talent with the right skills to fill their open positions. The term “skills gap” appears in business […] The post Filling the Talent Void appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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How Consultants Avoid Getting “Burned” By A Business Coach

Consulting Success

You invest in a business coach to propel your consulting business forward: faster growth, higher profits, more clarity. But all too often, consultants find themselves burned. Promises of transformation that fizzle out as the weeks go by. Coaching calls that lack structure and direction. You’re left with less support than you had expected — trying.

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Strategies for Developing Engaging and Interactive Training Content

Clarity Consultants

Traditional learning materials often fail to engage modern learners and need to be more effective. This realization has prompted organizations to shift towards creating engaging training content to keep employees motivated and improve learning outcomes. But how can we make training more enjoyable and engaging? By incorporating interactive training development approaches that provide hands-on, practical engagement.

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How to Use AI to Build Your Company’s Collective Intelligence

Harvard Business

When done right, AI can not only improve short-term productivity of organizations but can also increase their long-term performance by expanding the space of opportunities the organization considers by supporting learning, increasing intellectual diversity, and enhancing organizational culture. That is, it can increase the organization’s collective intelligence.

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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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The Best Marketing Advice from the World’s Top Thought Leaders

Chad Barr

Marketing is an ever-evolving landscape where the rules of engagement can shift in an instant. However, the guiding principles shared by the world’s top marketing minds remain timeless. These experts have not only shaped the field of marketing but also continue to inspire countless entrepreneurs, brands, and businesses to grow their influence and achieve success.

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Navigating Organizational Politics for Career Advancement

Effective Managers

Tips for Understanding and Navigating Internal Politics for Professional Growth Navigating organizational politics is an essential skill for career advancement. Whether you are a new hire or an experienced professional, understanding and effectively managing internal politics can significantly impact your career growth. In this blog, we will explore key strategies for navigating organizational politics, drawn from the expertise available on Effective Managers.

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Retail Sales: Consumers Spend More on Food, Less on Gasoline and Cars

MishTalk

In September, retail sales rose 0.4 percent, up 0.3 percent inflation adjusted. Here’s where consumers spent their money.

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Ep095 Lead Like a Pro – Part Five

Girard Training Solutions

On today’s Management Development Unlocked, you’ll hear part five of Eric’s six-episode series of his audiobook, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. Building a healthy coaching habit can help break three vicious cycles at work, and Eric shares some tips for becoming a great coach for your team. You’ll learn about the GROW model, becoming an active listener, and some questions you can use in your next coaching session.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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How Great Product Managers Facilitate Collaboration

Harvard Business

Five steps to help you enhance the discovery process and deliver products that meet both customer needs and business goals.

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Amplifying the fringes

Seth Godin Blog

Culture is: “People like us do things like this.” We might even have a chance to choose our group. Hipsters do this , hippies do that. People in this town wear this outfit, students at this school hang out here on Saturdays… We might be born into a culture. Less agency, but just as much identity. There’s a built-in status quo here.

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Cut through the AI noise by focusing on the “who”

1 to 1

Improve CX and drive ROI with a roles-based strategy The AI landscape is evolving so quickly, it seems like nearly every day there’s another “shiny new object” promising to revolutionize customer experience (CX). As brands try to stay on the cutting edge of technology – and one step ahead of their competitors – the compulsion to adopt AI, and the sheer number of tools available, can be overwhelming.

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Continued Plus Long-Term Unemployment Claims Suggest Recession Right Now

MishTalk

I created a new recession indicator based on claims. Hurricanes have nothing to do with this.

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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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Exploring Themes for Effective Cultural Change in Organizations

Leadership Vision Consulting

In this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian Schubring, and Dr. Linda Schubring discuss how recurring themes in leadership and team structures can shape cultural change within organizations. Drawing from their experience with a particular leadership team, they explore nine universal themes—climate, optimism, investment, vision, buy-in, accountability, mission, and leadership's role.

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What Employers Get Wrong About How People Connect at Work

Harvard Business

Four important kinds of connection happen in organizations — but leaders usually only focus on one.

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It’s not easy to see time

Seth Godin Blog

Consider a simple graph of the temperature of the Earth over time. There’s nothing interesting about any frame of this graph. But when we pause for just a few seconds for it to load and render, we can see 150 years unfold and then the truth becomes apparent. The snapshot is a useful way to capture a moment. But moments rarely offer as much insight as seeing something shift over time.

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MBA Countdown: Timing for Your MBA Application Package

Tom Spencer

After years of planning for your MBA, you will eventually reach the stage that involves completing the MBA application package. This includes compiling your background information, reflecting on your goals and aspirations, writing essays, and securing recommenders. Below I’ve outlined key tasks to consider starting 12 months before application deadlines. 9-12 months before application deadline 1.

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

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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Of 435 House Seats Only 11 Are Rated Tossup

MishTalk

The outcome in a mere 11 seats may determine which party wins the House of Representatives.

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How to Navigate a Job Offer from a Competitor

Harvard Business

Leaving for a direct competitor can have legal and reputational concerns, but that doesn’t mean you have to turn down an exciting offer.

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Is Your Career Heading in the Right Direction?

Harvard Business

In our busy lives, it’s hard to find enough time to pause and reflect. But if we never make the time, we may just end up running fast in the wrong direction — and this is especially true when it comes to our careers. That’s why, once a quarter, it’s useful to run through this three-step exercise, or do a “career detox.” The first step involves turning inward and asking yourself a series of reflective questions focused on whether you’re still happy with your current path.

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Research: Pay-for-Performance Doesn’t Have to Stress Workers Out

Harvard Business

Pay-for-performance (PFP) is considered one of the strongest tools to motivate employees, yet despite its popularity, it can sometimes create stress for workers that results in decreased performance, creativity, and engagement. New research suggests that how employees view their supervisor has a role in determining whether workers view PFP as a motivating challenge, leading them to achieve new heights, or a stressful threat that impacts their work.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

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!