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Five Ways to Raise your Game in Consulting - Part 2

The Consultants Peer Group

Second in a Series How to Differentiate Yourself and Your Consultancy First of Five Ways to Raise Your Game - Adherence to an Enforceable Code of Ethics By David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF In the first of this series, Five Ways to Raise Your Game , I introduced another way to further build your brand and, thereby, your practice – by differentiating yourself and your consultancy (e.g., practice) in a deeper, more meaningful way – How you consult, in addition to What you do.

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Master the Meeting: How To Facilitate Like A Pro With The 3 Ps

Consulting Success

“The outcome of a bad meeting is more meetings.” We have all been there: meetings that could have been an email, over-attended but under-engaged. One person speaks and everyone else is busy answering emails. The meeting was planned to move everyone forward or get everyone on the same page, poor meetings create more meetings. Why?

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Leading Change May Need to Begin with Changing Yourself

Harvard Business

Behavior change is hard, but it’s a skill leaders who want to succeed amid near-constant organizational change need to develop. By increasing their self-awareness, committing to change, overcoming limiting thoughts, and deliberately practicing new behaviors, leaders raise the likelihood that the change initiatives they’re tasked to lead will be successful.

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Are You Developing Problem Reporters or Problem Solvers?

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

“I know this is terrible to say, but I don’t want Larry on my executive team. He sucks the energy out of the room. Brad, the previous director who managed Larry, was great, but Larry exhausted him! I know Larry wants to become a director and I really can’t fault his performance. It’s just him. […] The post Are You Developing Problem Reporters or Problem Solvers?

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Impact of Trust on Personal and Professional Dynamics

Leadership Vision Consulting

Trust is complex. Sometimes it comes easy, sometimes not so much. It can be delicate, fragile, or in some cases nearly indestructible. But what makes certain people trust more easily than others? And what even is trust to begin with. In this post, we'll explore trust, a vital element of team health, by examining personal trust patterns, preferences, reasons, and methods.

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How to Maximize Your Consulting Firm’s Profitability with Marcel Petitpas: Podcast #308

Consulting Success

How do you maximize your consulting firm’s profitability? In this episode of Consulting Success Podcast, Michael Zipursky is joined by Marcel Petitpas who is the Cofounder and CEO of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to enhancing the profitability of agencies and consultancies. His expertise has garnered attention from numerous platforms, including Ad World, DigitalMarketer, and Credo.

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5 Types of Stories Leaders Need to Tell

Harvard Business

Storytelling is an important leadership skill, and executives who want to succeed should master five types of narrative: Vision stories, which inspire a shared one; values stories that model the way; action stories that spark progress and change; teaching stories that transmit knowledge and skills to others; and trust stories that help people understand, connect with, and believe in you.

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New Heights for Your Consulting Firm Available at the Dimfort Diner!

David A Fields

A consulting fable to help you achieve your greatest aspirations for your consulting firm… Thad, the founder of Thadaway Consulting, felt a nagging dissatisfaction. While his firm had grown reasonably well over the past few years and delivered a comfortable income, Thad knew he hadn’t led his firm to the same level of success enjoyed … Continued The post New Heights for Your Consulting Firm Available at the Dimfort Diner!

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Lights, Camera, Impact with Adrian Salisbury: Attract Consulting and Coaching Clients Using Video

Consulting Matters

Hold onto your headphones as we embark on a captivating journey with Adrian Salisbury, a seasoned professional in video creation and YouTube mastery. Adrian opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from a 15-year photography career to harness the power of video, and the inception of his Pro Video Academy, now known as Impact. He paints a vivid picture of his early course development, which focused on long tail keywords, and the art of crafting a concise yet impactful three-page

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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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Common Career Benefits: The Good, The Bad, and The Unused

Tom Spencer

Imagine this: you are three months away from graduating, and you have five job offers printed out and sitting in front of you on the table. Which one do you pick? If all else is equal, you pick the highest paying one, right? Or, do you pick the one that moves you to your dream city? Obviously, you pick the one with the best signing bonus and company car, right?

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It’s Time for a New Model for Operations Management

Harvard Business

Covid-19 was the death knell for traditional hierarchical command-and-control operations management. In its place a new model has emerged that’s far better equipped to deal with today’s disruptive, volatile, and unpredictable environment. In this model, decision-making responsibility is broadly dispersed to where it makes the most sense, resulting in faster, more accurate decisions in response to changing conditions.

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The Surprising Role of Goodwill in Building Trust

Organizational Talent Consulting

When was the last time you heard thank you or sent a handwritten note? You might feel such moments are rare or nonexistent in the workplace. Most leaders feel trapped in the relentless pursuit of results, achieving the next goal. And a transactional leader considers a paycheck the best form of motivation. But what if I told you that acts of goodwill, often taken for granted, are not optional but essential to establishing your leadership credibility?

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Achieving Customer Experience Leadership

Rick Conlow

This customer experience training video will share the state-of-the-art in the field. Unfortunately, it is not that good but that could be a benefit for you. Companies lose billions of dollars a year because of poor customer service. Few companies have learned how to get better and lead their markets. Most try and end up failing. Those who do well end up prospering.

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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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Cracking The Code Of Product-Market Fit With Adam Robinson, CEO Of Retention.com

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Adam Robinson reveals the keys to product-market fit and true innovation. Tune in and learn how to build products customers truly want.

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6 Actions CEOs Must Take During a Cyberattack

Harvard Business

Many have warned over the years of the growing cyber threats and some have offered thoughtful advice for how to strengthen an organization’s protection and resilience. Three questions can help determine whether enough has been done: First, have you participated in a cyber tabletop exercise recently? Second, do you have the contact information of your chief information security officer saved somewhere other than your work phone or computer?

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Optics, impact, execution

Consultants' Consultant

Consultants Consultant: Mis-align context is responsible for a lot of miscommunication. Shreyas Doshi coming from a. The post Optics, impact, execution appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Writing Our Book Of Living

Chad Barr

This is an awesome, as in awe inspiring, time of year for many Jews around the world as we celebrate The High Holy Days. Two days out of the Jewish calendar we join together to celebrate the New Year, 5784, and head into the holiest of days, Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement. The 10 days between these two holidays are known as the 10 days of penitence.

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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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The Five Wisest Sayings?

Action Plan

What are the ultimate wisest sayings? Sayings that when fully understood can transform our lives? Good question. Let’s see… Wise sayings, aphorisms, proverbs, adages, or maxims have been around for a very long time. If you do a little research, you’ll learn that there are thousands of wise sayings recorded from hundreds of sources and cultures as far back as Mesopotamia, in 3400 BC.

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How to Have a Successful Meeting with Your Boss’s Boss

Harvard Business

Taking the time and effort to invest in upward relationships, such as those with skip-level managers, requires strategy, humility, and diligence. After all, leadership is not only about managing those below you, but also navigating the complexities above. In this article, the author offers practical tips for holding a successful skip-level meeting.

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How to Go From Conflict to Collaboration, Part 3

Nash Consulting

By Nash Consulting Where have we been and where are we going? So far, we've taken you through the tapestry of theories and mindsets that pave the way for mastering the art of constructive and healthy conflict. If you've been riding shotgun with us, the significance of honing conflict resolution skills is likely clear. Inescapable in any workplace or relationship, conflict often emerges like an unwelcome dinnertime telemarketer.

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Get promoted

Consultants' Consultant

Consultants Consultant: It’s important to know how to get ahead and get promoted. I wrote a. The post Get promoted appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Just looking

Seth Godin Blog

Lots of people go to the beach but very few get in the water. 3,000 students go to the football game to watch 20 of their peers play. And we go to a conference to meet people and connect, and then spend most of our time hoping someone else will see us and care enough to meet us and connect. A friend just got to college and is a bit concerned that there’s not a lot to do at night.

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How to Address the Supply-Chain Staffing Crisis

Harvard Business

Businesses are being impacted by a global skills shortage that is hampering manufacturing output and service delivery. In addition, the costs of producing materials, manufacturing goods, and providing services is rising due to labor costs. For small to medium enterprises, this means margins may be squeezed to the point to where they can no longer compete in today’s hyper-competitive global marketplace.

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What To Do When Organizational Change Stalls

LSA Global

Diagnosing the Cause of the Bumps in the Road When Organizational Change Stalls Change management consulting experts know that very few change initiatives move forward without encountering bumps (e.g., change resistance ) in the road. To keep change on track, organizations need to actively involve those most affected by change, transparently monitor progress, fairly hold people accountable, and thoughtfully make adjustments.

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Will generative AI solve the CX industry’s omnichannel problem?

1 to 1

For decades, contact center and CX organizations have strived to become “omnichannel.” Rather than force customers into interactions dictated by the company, an omnichannel system enables customers to engage with a brand on their channel of choice when, where, and how they prefer. It’s a great idea, but implementation has proven very difficult , especially for large enterprise organizations working with legacy data and siloed systems.

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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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ChatGPT for you

Seth Godin Blog

AI is a mystery. To many, it’s a threat. It turns out that understanding a mystery not only makes it feel less like a threat, it gives us the confidence to make it into something better. I use ChatGPT4 just about every day, and I’m often surprised at how frequently it surprises me, good and bad. There’s really no good reason not to play with it, put it to work and get smart about what’s happening.

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Why Is It So Hard to Leave a Bad Job?

Harvard Business

If you’ve ever been in an unhealthy work situation, you probably know how hard it can be to leave. Leaving a bad job is never easy, and each person’s breaking point is different, so beating yourself up over why you stayed so long in a traumatic situation won’t help. But learning from each experience will empower you to own your career choices and leave earlier if you find yourself in a comparable situation again.

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LSA Global Delivers Leadership Academy for Life Sciences Leaders & Managers

LSA Global

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized Leadership Academy for Life Sciences Leaders and Managers based upon action learning leadership development best practices. 95.8% Job Relevance 97% Satisfaction 138% Knowledge Gain 92.4% Net Promoter Score 95% Skill Adoption 90% Im