David A Fields

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Connecting with others may be the ultimate superpower. Living a long, happy life, creating personal wealth, and building a rewarding consulting practice are all anchored in your connections with others. Yet, most people’s connection skills are sorely lacking. On par with their ability to perform neurosurgery, speak ancient Akkadian, or distinguish between the Taylor Swift … Continued The post Connections Are Everything for Your Consulting Firm.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 28, 2024

[podcast_headshot url=”[link] How exactly does an Australian business coach end up transforming the exit planning landscape in the UK? In this episode, Darryl Bates-Brownsword, Managing Partner of Succession Plus, and Founder of Succession Plus UK, shares his remarkable journey from coaching small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to spearheading a niche consulting business that helps entrepreneurs.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Discussing the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Management Effective management goes beyond technical skills and industry knowledge. A crucial component of successful leadership is emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EQ (Emotional Quotient) or EI, refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and utilize emotions effectively in ourselves and others.

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People Business Psychology

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s a dreary day and the limited daylight hours are stifling any upbeat mood you’re trying to muster. Your sat nav has decided to go ‘off-piste’ and you now find yourself in an unknown, tired and sad-looking town somewhere in the south of England. Well… perhaps not you, but it certainly happened to me. So… what do I do – find a coffee shop of course!

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The manufacturing industry faces numerous challenges that can affect the success of manufacturing project s, from supply chain issues to risks related to digital technology integration. These challenges make it difficult to deliver these projects successfully, as they may disrupt the workflow causing delays and cost overruns. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common roadblocks for manufacturing project s as well as suggest actionable recommendations for addressing them.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Is it hard for you or your consulting firm to become a Though Leader? Not really. The benefits of thought leadership for consultants and consulting firms are well established: more inquiries from more clients, less competition and higher premiums on your projects. Plus, you’re invited to speak at conferences, write articles for prominent magazines and … Continued The post Thought Leadership, Boiled Down to a Few Easy Steps appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 14, 2024

[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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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance in Demanding Jobs Achieving work-life balance is more critical than ever. This blog outlines strategies to manage work-life balance effectively, even in demanding roles. The goal is to blend professional and personal responsibilities seamlessly, promoting overall well-being and productivity. Understanding Work-Life Integration What is Work-Life Integration?

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People Business Psychology

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How often do you take time out to pause and contemplate on people’s everyday lives – lives that are lived so differently to our own? Today’s world bombards us with reams of imagery that cover all extremes of emotions in all corners of the world, from conflicts that crush our souls to juvenile human behaviours that make us laugh out loud – LOL! Such polarised emotions can leave us exhausted, but fortunately for most of us, we’re often able to park such emotions in a place that allows us to functi

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

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Buzzsprout

OCTOBER 7, 2024

GarageBand is a free audio production app included with macOS and iOS. It’s user-friendly and delivers pro-level results sufficient for most podcasters. Because this tool was created for music production, there are a few workarounds you should know before you use it for spoken word. This step-by-step guide breaks down everything you need to know to produce quality podcast episodes using GarageBand!

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most companies are full of really busy people, which makes it hard to slow down and focus on trying new things. At the same time, stopping everything to focus on innovation can leave day-to-day tasks neglected. So, how can leaders make sure workers are able to balance operational necessities with innovation? Four strategies can help: 1) Clearing the “process debt” that’s blocking innovation time; 2) Subtracting something old before you add something new; 3) Putting innovation at the top of the l

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance in Demanding Jobs Achieving work-life balance is more critical than ever. This blog outlines strategies to manage work-life balance effectively, even in demanding roles. The goal is to blend professional and personal responsibilities seamlessly, promoting overall well-being and productivity. Understanding Work-Life Integration What is Work-Life Integration?

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Bank of America has an interesting report on who’s living paycheck to paycheck (PTP). It’s not just the poor. Blame the Fed.

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Chad Barr

OCTOBER 2, 2024

There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery by Portia Nelson Chapter One “I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter Two I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don’t see it.

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Buzzsprout

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Over 72% of podcasters use headphones when they record to monitor sound and keep static, volume, and other levels within range. A good pair of headphones is a critical part of capturing consistently high-quality audio. As with a lot of podcast equipment, though, there are many options on the market, and it can be hard to know what type of headphones you need for your particular setup.

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Halo Psych

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s easy to get angry when you’re constantly picking up the slack or fixing mistakes caused by a rule-breaker. You might feel like you’re always cleaning up their messes, correcting their work, or filling in gaps they’ve left. The unfairness of it all can also get under your skin and cause resentment. But you can’t just march up to them and demand they stop ignoring standards.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Discussing the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Management Effective management goes beyond technical skills and industry knowledge. A crucial component of successful leadership is emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EQ (Emotional Quotient) or EI, refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and utilize emotions effectively in ourselves and others.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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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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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We all struggle with it: We want to be fair to all of our teams, but there are simply some teams we enjoy working with more than others. Some teams are working on projects that will elevate our professional areas of expertise and interest, while others are not. Some teams are succeeding more than failing, […] The post Our Favoritism Is Creating Chaos appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The increasing demand for upskilling and reskilling, paired with technological advancements, has paved the way for new learning methods that are restructuring how organizations approach employee development. With the uprising of digital transformation, staying ahead of the latest L&D trends is crucial for organizations aiming to create a skilled, adaptable workforce.

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Harmonious Workplaces

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Learning to navigate conflicts is not really a choice in today’s organizations. It’s an imperative. In this article, the author explains what conflict resolution is, why it’s an essential skill, and how to approach the conflict-resolution process. She offers four steps: 1) Try to see the situation from the other person’s point of view; 2) Pinpoint what the conflict is really about; 3) Think about your primary goal; and 4) Decide how to proceed.

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