Management Consulted
JANUARY 31, 2014
'This week’s post is on “ The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live anywhere, and Join the New Rich.” - written by Timothy Ferriss (2007), an American author, entrepreneur, angel investor, and advisor to startups like Facebook, Twitter, and many more. Our guest writer is Michelle, an MC intern who is focused on curating the Consulting Bootcamp program.
The Clever Consultant
JANUARY 14, 2014
'Let’s not be fatalistic here. Failing to optimize your website for SEO shouldn’t make or break your consulting practice. After all, consulting is a relationship business and as long as you are publishing quality content, meeting prospects and generating referrals you should have a pretty good sales pipeline. Still, doing some SEO work can improve […].
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Tom Spencer
JANUARY 14, 2014
'When you try to please everyone, you please nobody. There was a recent incident in Australia where Aldi , a German supermarket, decided to pull a product from its shelves after receiving racism complaints. The product in question was a t-shirt with the slogan, “Australia EST 1788″ The shirts were produced for Australia Day 2014, which will be celebrated on January 26th, Sunday week.
Women in Consulting
JANUARY 28, 2014
'By: Deborah Siegle At WIC’s General Meeting on January 16 th , Bobbie LaPorte, Leadership and Career Coach at RAL & Associates, presented “ Have Your Cake and Eat it Too: How to Have a Successful Business and High Quality Life”. I really enjoyed hearing Bobbie’s insights. Balancing work and personal life is an issue I can always learn more about, as this is an ongoing work in progress for me!
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MishTalk
JANUARY 25, 2014
'No matter how ridiculous things are, they can always get worse, especially when dealing with leftist dictators and hyperinflation setups. Via translation from El Economista, please consider Venezuela Issues Law of Fair Prices, Prohibiting Profits Over 30%. The Fair Prices Act, an instrument with which the Government of Nicolas Maduro intends to control prices and eliminate shortages, includes a ban on profit margins over 30%, with penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for hoarders.
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Management Consulted
JANUARY 20, 2014
'BearingPoint Interview and Culture. BearingPoint started at the height of the consulting boom years in the late 1990s, and was a part of KPMG’s worldwide consulting practice. However, after the ENRON scandal erupted, SOX restructured the consulting industry, and BearingPoint battled to find its own way in the world, the firm struggled with its independence from its Big 4 parent.
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 30, 2014
'Deniability --" They decided, created, commanded or blocked. Not my fault.". Helplessness --"My boss won''t let me.". Contempt --"They don''t pay me enough to put up with the likes of these customers.". Fear --"It''s good enough, it''s not worth the risk, people will talk, this might not work.". The industrial age brought compliance and compliance brought fear and fear brought us mediocrity.
Tom Spencer
JANUARY 10, 2014
'New beginnings. The new year is a time when we have the opportunity to reflect on what has happened, and what we could do better. Dear Reader, Happy new year! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an enjoyable new year period spent with family, friends and food! The new year is a time when we have the opportunity to reflect on what has happened in the previous year, and what we could do better.
Women in Consulting
JANUARY 7, 2014
'By: Jen Berkley Jackson I DEFINITELY know from prior experience that keeping in touch with my amazing database which consists of prospects/former clients as well as potential project partners and referral sources is my most productive marketing work, but I shy away from it for a myriad of reasons. I recently read a great blog by business coach, C.J.
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MishTalk
JANUARY 19, 2014
'Inquiring minds are digging into a George Washington University paper on State Fiscal Conditions , a ranking of 50 states, by Sarah Arnett. PolicyMic Produced this Chart of State Fiscal Conditions based on the working paper. Highlights and Lowlights Let''s return to the original working paper for some highlights and lowlights. At the bottom of the rankings are New Jersey and Illinois.
The Thirsty Dog
JANUARY 17, 2014
This post by Jason Price can be seen at The Thirsty Dog Blog - Seattle's Finest Blog on Business and Consulting by Jason Price. Why do we all like to root for the Underdog? Here are 8 simple reasons to choose the Underdog vs. the Fat Cat when making your next hiring decision. A new post by Jason Price examining why betting on the Underdog might pay off better in the long run.
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 30, 2014
'Why a popular approach to growth may put your company''s health at risk.
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 19, 2014
'It seems arrogant to say, "perhaps this isn''t for you.". When the critic pans your work, or the prospect hears your offer but doesn''t buy, the artist responds, "that''s okay, it''s not for you." She doesn''t wheedle or flip-flop or go into high pressure mode. She treats different people differently, understands that she is working to delight the weird, not please the masses, and walks away.
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Tom Spencer
JANUARY 11, 2014
'The take away lesson: pick your consultants carefully. We had an interesting conversation with Tat Biswas today about whether consultants should provide “shrewd insights” The catalyst for the discussion was yesterday’s post , in relation to which Tat made the following remarks: I am wondering why you … decided to use the term ‘shrewd insights’ in today’s post?
Women in Consulting
JANUARY 23, 2014
'By: Alicia Woodfall-J?ones Please join the WIC community at the January 29 Workshop when Liz Williams, founder of Collaboration Zone, will teach you how to drive project success through better collaboration. As founder of Collaboration Zone, Liz helps executives, managers, and consultants take their meetings from mind-numbing to soul-stirring by teaching, coaching in real-time, and modeling a simple technology of collaboration.
MishTalk
JANUARY 17, 2014
'Cash flow analysis shows Greece is in serious trouble again in spite of having a current account surplus. Specifically, Greece needs a change in payback terms or another bailout or it will default in August, if not May. I use the words "will default" imprecisely. The only way Greece is making loan payments now is with money from the Troika. The scam works like this: bailout money is allegedly given to Greece, but Greece cannot really touch it.
The Thirsty Dog
JANUARY 10, 2014
This post by Jason Price can be seen at The Thirsty Dog Blog - Seattle's Finest Blog on Business and Consulting by Jason Price. Feeling like a stranger among people you've just met or even those you've seen many times before? Want to remember key details about your clients and build better relationships? Become a 'Walking CRM System' by asking the right questions.
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Strategy+Business
JANUARY 30, 2014
'Companies must make the hard choice to fire "toxic" employees who don''t fit in with their culture, but that''s easier in principle than in practice.
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 6, 2014
'You will. The answer to the what if question is, you will. A better question might be, "after I fail, what then?". Well, if you''ve chosen well, after you fail you will be one step closer to succeeding, you will be wiser and stronger and you almost certainly be more respected by all of those that are afraid to try.
1 to 1
JANUARY 3, 2014
'Companies can turn to a variety of experts -- like interactive agencies and customer experience transformation consultants -- for help with improving or innovating the customer experience. But despite years of experience and a thriving professional network, one type of expert remains virtually unknown to customer experience professionals: the service design agency.
Women in Consulting
JANUARY 9, 2014
'By: Renee Daggett I would have to say S-Corporations are my favorite entity. Why? Because the entity has many options and advantages. Some of the advantages are that they have a liability protection, if the business operates legitimately, as well as no double taxation with distributions and losses typically reduce other personal income. Here is a checklist that every S-corp owner needs to review and understand: General : ?
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MishTalk
JANUARY 12, 2014
'With all the talk of tapering and expected hikes in interest rates by the Fed, inquiring minds are likely interested in what happens to interest on the national debt if the Fed ever does hike. I asked ny friend Tim Wallace to graph that idea. The Following charts from Wallace provide a clear answer. In these charts we make the assumption that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is accurate in its assessment of future budget deficits.
Chad Barr
JANUARY 28, 2014
From the Transformation Catalyst, Richa Badami’s web site: Never judge a book by it’s cover and never judge a man by his title. Chad Barr, although well known for his expertise in software and building Global Digital Empires also happens to be an incredible musician and guitarist. In this interview , Chad Barr discusses topics never before discussed, talking about his love for music, how to create success through building content and last but not the least, what he does for his &#
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 28, 2014
'The new Fed chief''s appointment is a sweet victory for Fed insiders and fans of the dismal science--at least for now.
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 8, 2014
'TL;DR is internet talk for "too long; didn''t read". It''s also a sad, dangerous symptom of the malfunctions caused by the internet tsunami. (Here''s a most ironic example of this paradox.). The triathlete doesn''t look for the coldest bottle of water as she jogs by. she wants it fast and now. That mindset, of focusing merely on what''s fast, is now a common reaction to many online options.
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1 to 1
JANUARY 27, 2014
'While attending a cocktail party in December, I met a woman who returned to the U.S. that day from Costa Rica. She was a flight attendant and drove directly to the party from JFK airport. When I asked her which airline she worked for, she replied, "the worst airline in the world." I responded, "Let me guess--United Airlines.". There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.
Women in Consulting
JANUARY 30, 2014
'By: Deborah Siegle Following on my prior post from Bobbie LaPorte’s talk on Achieving a High Quality Work and Personal Life , I wanted to delve a little deeper into the insights Bobbie shared about staying focused on What Matters to You Most. Bobbie posed some good questions that I’ve been trying to work on daily: Do your commitments match your convictions?
MishTalk
JANUARY 26, 2014
'In Emerging Market Contagion Spreads , I presented a viewpoint that emerging market currencies have been under pressure because of falling commodity prices. Commodity exporter currencies such as the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and Brazilian Real have been under pressure for the same reason. Yen Connection In addition to the commodity collapse thesis, Pater Tenebrarum at the Acting Man blog throws Abenomics into the mix of possible causes of the Currency Massacre in Emerging Markets.
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