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5 Ways to Create a Client-Friendly Consulting Firm that Attracts Follow-On Business

David A Fields

Your consulting firm’s likeability directly affects your Revenue Truth. That’s because the people inside your clients’ organizations behave like children’s books: they talk to each other. I learned this inter-book communication fact as a small child, when I would scamper into the children’s section of the library. Any unread Encyclopedia Brown book would call out, … Continued The post 5 Ways to Create a Client-Friendly Consulting Firm that Attracts Follow-On B

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How to set boundaries at work – with examples

Halo Psych

7 minute read “Setting boundaries with others is key in having a strong relationship with yourself” (p.52) Philippa Perry – The book you want everyone you love to read A common issue I get asked for support about is boundary setting. I’m big on boundaries, partly because of my own terrible experiences before I became a boundary setter. Until about 2012 I very rarely set boundaries.

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4 Research-Backed Ways to Help Your Team Collaborate Better

Harvard Business

With five generations working side-by-side, growing political polarization, and the challenges of global and hybrid work, companies need better strategies to foster cooperation, increase engagement, and solve complex problems. Academic findings and real-world experience has identified four things successful team leaders can do differently to get superior results.

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Unforced errors

Seth Godin Blog

In hospitality and customer service, perfect is elusive. Someone is going to miss a shift, have a bad day, or fail to understand a situation. But there’s a second kind of error, the one that’s far more common. When management makes bad choices, or underinvests in systems, training and people, it’s not really an error. It’s a choice that costs everyone involved.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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3 Ways to Make Sure High Performers Feel Valued

Harvard Business

Feeling like they don’t matter is a leading — and preventable — reason that top employees quit.

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Research: The Risks of Founding a Startup Near Big Companies

Harvard Business

When startups are deciding where to locate, many consider setting up shop in “tech clusters” that have developed labor markets for the specialized staff that startups need to grow. Yet these areas are dense with talent for a reason: It’s often due to the presence of large firms with whom these fledgling companies must compete. In a new study, researchers found that when large firms increase their hiring, startups in the same location are forced to offer 10% higher salaries, while reducing their

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Ep099 Power Session 3

Girard Training Solutions

On today’s Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares his third power session of the Lead Like a Pro Course. This session focuses on the transition into management and what differentiates managers from leaders. You’ll hear the objectives of this session, the three groups of people whose expectations matter, and how your time distribution in a management role differs from that of a contributor.

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True AI Transformation Depends on the Power and Capacity of Solid-State Drives - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SOLIDIGM

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Solidigm.

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A thoughtful review

Seth Godin Blog

Thanks to Francis Wade for emailing me this review of THIS IS STRATEGY. Francis works in strategy, and I’m so delighted the book resonated the way it did. Case : You are a corporate strategic planner – someone immersed in defining a future for your organization. But lately, you haven’t been challenged to think differently. Keep reading to see why This is Strategy offers you a unique opportunity.

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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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How Pernod Ricard Is Integrating AI into Its Workforce

Harvard Business

Can an established international spirits company digitally transform its systems and integrate artificial intelligence into its operations?

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A Trusted Space: How Peer Groups Offer Honest, Actionable Feedback for CEOs

Effective Managers

Introduction CEOs often walk a fine line when sharing their thoughts within their organizations. They are expected to lead with confidence and vision, but the reality is that many ideas are still in the exploratory phase. Sharing an unrefined idea or discussing a tough issue can easily create fear, confusion, or even unnecessary expectations within the leadership team.

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The Growing HR Trend of Fractional Leadership

Harvard Business

A conversation with experts Tomoko Yokoi and Amy Bonsall on when “fractional leadership” pays off.

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How Ugly Will Trump’s Mass Deportation Get?

MishTalk

Trump has a mandate on the border and to deport criminals. What else? Then what?

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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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Ep 35: Converting Change Doubters to Allies with Russ Lange

Harmonious Workplaces

Russ Lange, co-founding partner of CMG, a growth consultancy, joined the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast to discuss how to convert change doubters into allies. His insights, drawn from his experience in a rapidly changing technological landscape, offer valuable lessons for anyone navigating change in their organization. The Power of Data and Emotion in Driving Change Lange […] The post Ep 35: Converting Change Doubters to Allies with Russ Lange appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Bluesky is popping. You should be there, friend.

Kai Davis

hello! bluesky is hoping and popping. seriously, it’s great. ~2016 twitter-vibes. no algorithmic timeline (except for the discover tab). as my friend joel hooks said: “bluesky is more like twitter than x is.” i agree. bluesky has added a ton of new users in the past few weeks. i think they just passed ~13 million accounts. and i’d love to see you there, next, my friend. in a private slack i run, a friend asked: “does anyone have a great bluesky 101 resource?

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Can Republicans Pass Key Legislation With a Miniscule House Majority?

MishTalk

I don’t know the answer, but Trump appointments, Tea Party hypocrites, and the bond market are in the spotlight.