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FBI Tactics To Grow Your Consulting Business With Adele Cehrs & Chip Massey: Podcast #285

Consulting Success

What would you give to discover the formula for growing a consulting business? Today’s episode features the powerhouse duo, Adele Cehrs and Chip Massey, the founders of Convincing Company. Adele and Chip started the company before COVID, utilizing the relationships they built with previous clients to help build the foundation they have now for their.

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Will Your Consulting Firm Lose Clients by Testing This?

David A Fields

You have an idea for a service your consulting firm could offer, or a new positioning you want to try out, or an edgy new filling for the croissants you send your clients and prospects. How likely are you to offend potential consulting prospects by testing novel musings, outputs, approaches, and artifacts? How much risk … Continued The post Will Your Consulting Firm Lose Clients by Testing This?

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How to Keep Your Pulse on the People Side of Organizational Change

Organizational Talent Consulting

One of the greatest leadership challenges during organizational change is making the invisible visible. Many leaders underestimate this. They focus on flawless execution. To remain competitive, companies must avoid costly mistakes. But emphasizing implementation without creating a sense of urgency can create change resistance and confusion, causing people to give up before they start.

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

Simon T. Bailey is my former Disney colleague, and I can't wait for him to share his entrepreneurial journey! He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. During his time at Disney, Simon was interviewed by a journalist and stated that he saw himself in 10-15 years as the President and CEO of the Walt Disney World Resort and eventually the Ch

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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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3 Things Businesses Are Looking For “Right Now”…

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

I phrase the title this way because “Right Now” might be a different date on the business calendar or the economic cycle, but “Right Now” is pretty consistent. In any business cycle, I’ve found that executives and business leaders are always looking for 3 things: Certainty : Even though the only thing in life that they can be certain of is change.

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Five Reasons Why Frequent Training Keeps Employees Engaged

Clarity Consultants

Employee engagement is commonly a top concern for companies, as engaged employees are classically more productive and offer more robust outputs. However, finding a strategy for boosting engagement isn’t always straightforward. Every worker is different, so their needs and priorities might not match those of their colleagues. However, one approach that’s nearly guaranteed to produce results is offering frequent training.

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Generative AI Has an Intellectual Property Problem

Harvard Business

Strategies to help companies mitigate the legal risk and ensure they’re in compliance with the law.

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

Simon T. Bailey is my former Disney colleague, and I can't wait for him to share his entrepreneurial journey! He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. During his time at Disney, Simon was interviewed by a journalist and stated that he saw himself in 10-15 years as the President and CEO of the Walt Disney World Resort and eventually the Ch

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How To Deliver World-Class Consulting Work With Randy Shumway: Podcast #284

Consulting Success

What does world-class consulting work look like? In this episode, Randy Shumway, the founder and chairman of Cicero Group, shares how Cicero Group delivers world-class consulting work to its clients. The company seeks to provide meaningful and durable solutions. The collaborative approach with their clients, the true partnership, and their focus on execution drive real.

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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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Leadership Communication: The High Cost of Avoiding Uncomfortable Conversations in Business

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

What does healthy Leadership Communication look like and how can you become better at it? In this Strategy and Leadership podcast episode , Anthony Taylor interviews Erin Marcus , founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business. We learn about the importance of having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. When managers are unhappy with their team's performance but are uncomfortable having a conversation about it, it can lead to resentment and the firing of team members, which is expensive and d

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Why Business Leaders Must Resist the Anti-ESG Movement

Harvard Business

Retreat isn’t just inadvisable; it’s dangerous.

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Biz Dev and Sales: Two Pillars of Business Success

Tom Spencer

Business development and sales are two of the most critical components of any successful business. They are closely related, with business development focusing on identifying new opportunities and building relationships, and sales being the process of actually closing deals and generating revenue. In this blog post, we will explore the key elements of business development and sales and how they can be used to drive growth and business success.

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How to Differentiate Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, and Technical Debt

Johanna Rothman

I've been talking with a very sharp leader about how that person uses the ideas of risk and technical debt. I'm paraphrasing, but the leader said something like this: “We realize we need to incur some technical debt. So we explain that we choose to include the debt as part of our risk mitigation. That's a bottom-up description of what I suspect occurs every day when people and teams take on technical debt.

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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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355: Andie Kramer—Can “Beyond Bias” Take Your Organization To Great Heights?

On the Brink Podcast

Learn how to really and truly end gender bias at work Despite extensive and costly diversity initiatives, little progress has been made in recent years in ending workplace gender inequality. I reviewed Andie Kramer’s new book, Beyond Bias: The Path To End Gender Inequality At Work , and was so excited to read about a process for change that might actually work.

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3 Ways Companies Get Customer Experience Wrong

Harvard Business

And how to address them before your competitors seize the opportunity.

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Real-World Examples of AI in Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

This is the fifth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. AI in Consulting: The Beginning of a New Era How AI is Changing the Game for Consultants The Role of Consultants in an AI-Driven World AI-Powered Consulting: Tools You Need to Know About Real-World Examples of AI in Management Consulting Ethical Implications of AI in Consulting: A Deep Dive Leveling Up: Consulting Skills for an AI-Powered World Artificial intelligence is

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Why Risk Assessments Are Important For Every Office Relocation Project

PM Alliance

Office moves, even those you expect to be routine and on the lower end of the drama scale, should always be executed with an eye toward variables and risks. Project teams might assume the average desk relocation effort doesn’t require as much diligence as a strategically critical project would, since the vast majority of moves happen on time and without any big surprises.

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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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Nine Ways Better Experiences Result In Higher B2B Growth

Henry DeVries

Susan Quinn, founder and CEO of Circle S Studios shares which nine traits all high-performing companies exhibit. “When done consistently, these companies not only outperform their peers, in many cases they become designated as best in class," says Quinn.

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Building a Great Customer Experience in the Metaverse

Harvard Business

It offers new opportunities for interactivity, personalization, and adventure.

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Context-Switching vs. Multitasking: Postpone Clean Work vs. a Messy Mind

Johanna Rothman

This morning, I read Dwayne Phillips' A New Writing Project at Home. I have the same problem, although my independent consulting book is NOT YET DONE. (Those capitals are for me, not you.) The book isn't done yet because I'm waiting for other people (indexer, cover designer, layout person) to finish their work. (At some point, a book uses a serial lifecycle.

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7 Ways To Grow Your Profits!

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

I’ve been doing some thinking lately about my business and my expertise in strategy. The question that guides me: “What does success look like?” In thinking through strategy, the outcome of a successful strategy is generating more profit. How do you go about that? There is more than one way. I’ve put together 7 to get you started.

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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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Celebrating and Honoring Our Clients’ Achievements

Chad Barr

This week is very special for me, as I’m celebrating two major accomplishments of my clients Erik Pelton , of Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC and Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC.® I would like to congratulate our client, Erik Pelton, on the 5 th anniversary of his Tricks of the Trade(mark)® podcast series which is also published on Erik’s video series.

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You Checked Out at Work. Here’s How to Check Back In.

Harvard Business

Three ways to reengage after you quiet quit.

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The Diver and the Diving Coach

Action Plan

Once upon a time, there was a young woman who wanted to be an Olympic diver more than anything else. She read books and watched videos about Olympic divers as it was the most exciting thing in the world for her. So, she decided to find a diving coach and the only one that would do was halfway around the world in Germany. So, she contacted her by email, told her why she wanted to hire her, and asked if she could do their lessons by Zoom.

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Innovation in Tickets: More than Technology!

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

Get this newsletter delivered to your inbox each week: FREE– ‘Talking Tickets’ Hey! Back from holiday. I need another one after the last one. Today is National Beer Day , celebrating FDR making beer legal again in the United States in 1933. So…I’ll accept all of your well wishes on this special day for me and all Americans! Also, I’ll be in Baltimore tonight to see BRUUUUUUCCCCEEEE!

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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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How Executive Coaching Created New Possibilities and Perspective

Brimstone Consulting

In our 40 years of operating, we have never been more aware of just how much today’s leaders must manage; the complexity of global markets, burnout and turnover rates that have skyrocketed since the advent of COVID-19, and shifting and often confusing priorities around inclusion and equity, the role of resilience and purpose at work, and the steady drumbeat of cost and profit pressures.

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Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Harvard Business

Research has shown that standout customer experiences are fueled by cross-functional collaboration.

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Art of Asking Questions…

The Consultants Peer Group

…The Courage of Knowing When. Accountability has little to do with authority. It doesn’t matter if the employer is the CEO, a manager, or a supervisor. In other words, just because someone might be your “boss ”doesn’t mean that there cannot be a negotiated understanding of what needs to be done and the timeline in which it should be accomplished, which is the basis for accountability.