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False Zero-Sum Games that are Holding Your Consulting Firm Back

David A Fields

Your consulting firm participates in zero-sum games, where one party’s win necessitates the other’s loss. However, often that zero-sum perspective is false. Win-win outcomes are possible and will propel your consulting firm’s progress. For many people in many situations, “winning” too often seems to require that the other side loses. In fact, you probably observe … Continued.

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How To Grow & Sell Your Consulting Business Using Systems (Without Working 24/7) with Shannon Susko: Podcast #231

Consulting Success

Shannon Susko‘s book, Metronomics, explains what systems your company needs to grow. Balancing strategy, execution, cash, cultural, cohesive, human, and leadership is very important. Learn how to unite these systems into one regimen that works for you and your team. Join Michael Zipursky as he talks to Shannon Susko about growing and selling your business.

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Culture Starts at the Top

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

This past week validated that regardless of what you say you want your company culture to be, what it actually IS is dependent upon you, the leader. Through the various virtual presentations and in-person strategy and group coaching sessions I facilitated this week, each client’s culture and personality came through loud and clear. […]. The post Culture Starts at the Top appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

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An Inconvenient Truth About ESG Investing

Harvard Business

It might not actually work.

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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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Women in Business

CaseInterview.com

Over a decade before I had three daughters, I was intrigued by women and how they’re perceived in the business world. My first encounter with this subject came from one of my sociology classes at Stanford, which focused on status hierarchy dynamics. The class didn’t just cover theories regarding how people of differing gender, racial, and educational backgrounds were perceived.

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How To Be A Better Speaker And Move Your Audience Like Oscar Winners Will Smith, Kevin Costner, Sian Heder, And Troy Kotsur

Henry DeVries

Former Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren LaCroix, tells us who got it right and why.

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The Future Is Uncertain. Here’s How to Ensure Your Team Can Adapt.

Harvard Business

Four ways to cultivate “radical adaptability.

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How to Motivate

CaseInterview.com

Everyone starts their career as an individual contributor. You’re hired to do “work.” As you progress in your career, your role shifts toward leading and managing others who do the work. A key skill many new leaders struggle with is how to motivate their direct reports and the peers they work with regularly. I think this idea of motivating others is a bit of a misnomer (a word or phrase that doesn’t adequately describe the situation at hand).

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Agile Strategy Enables Significant Growth

Brimstone Consulting

CASE STUDY. Agile strategy leads to 220% increase in revenue. The CEO of a family-owned construction company recognized that an outside, objective perspective would be valuable to the future and growth of the company. After exploring several options, the CEO chose to engage Brimstone based on a recommendation and introduction by a former Brimstone client.

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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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5 Characteristics Trusted Advisors Exhibit To Attract High-Paying Clients

Henry DeVries

Author and financial planner DeeDee Baze shares the best ways to take care of your high-paying clients.

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To Retain Employees, Support Their Passions Outside Work

Harvard Business

Don’t just offer flexibility — empower people to use it.

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Blockchain: Bitcoin, Bored Apes, and Beyond

Tom Spencer

Blockchain technology is making a strong impact in the finance industry due to the fact that it enables decentralization and direct peer-to-peer transactions. Removing the financial intermediary, i.e. the bank, can increase convenience, efficiency, and security. Direct peer-to-peer transactions can be settled instantly compared with interbank transfers that traditionally take several days.

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Why Every Employee Should Become an Entrepreneur

Rick Conlow

Could you be an entrepreneur? I have come across tons of people who are tired of the way companies and their bosses have treated them. I say, “Don’t put up with it!” It is time all employees-YOU- become an entrepreneur. The people I have talked to are concerned about and fed up with: Toxic workplaces. No choice in the workplace setting (hybrid, office, remote).

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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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308: Sumit Gupta—How Can You Change The Lies And Tall Tales Handcuffing You Today?

On the Brink Podcast

Hear how to discover what really matters to you. At times, my podcast, On the Brink with Andi Simon , brings me guests whom I would never have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. Sumit Gupta is one such person. As you listen to his story, you too are going to say, “Wow.” What an interesting journey he has had. How has he been able to succeed, rethink himself and his career, focus on new directions, and succeed again?

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Do Your AAPI Employees Feel Safe Coming Back to Work?

Harvard Business

Racism against the Asian American Pacific Islander community is still on the rise in the U.S. Here’s how leaders can support their teams.

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The Future Face of the Consulting Industry

Tom Spencer

Whilst COVID has been a universal force of devastation, bringing both the greatest number deaths and economic declines seen in decades, it has also been a force of transformation. For all the destruction, there has been an equal and opposite force of construction as people have found ways to adapt to the ‘new normal’. This shift has principally seen interactions transition from physical to virtual space in order to overcome the barriers of self-isolation.

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Attract High-Paying Clients With A Proprietary Problem-Solving Process

Henry DeVries

Financial coach Brittany Anderson shares what she has learned is important to high-net-worth clients, and what we can do to help them meet their needs.

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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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EX = CX: How to create a thriving gigCX model

1 to 1

Gig customer experience (gigCX) workers—independent contractors, freelancers, and other temporary workers who provide customer support and other related services—are a natural fit in the contact center space. Individuals who are looking for a remote work environment with flexible hours are increasingly joining customer care, back office, growth services, data annotation, and content moderation teams.

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We Need Trauma-Informed Workplaces

Harvard Business

Trauma is not new, and it’s not going away. It’s time for organizations to learn how to respond to it.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

Figure 1 : Innovations from NASA will help the US meet its sustainable aviation goals. Aerospace is one of the fastest growing markets. While both the size of the market and its growth rate are both large, so is its carbon footprint. While electric vehicles are already replacing conventional automobiles, no electric aircraft is ready for large scale commercial production that can usher in a sustainable revolution in aerospace.

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Align Your Board & Increase Your Chances of Strategy Implementation

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting company that specializes in aligning teams around their vision, mission, values, goals and action plans. Learn more about how we can help align your team with our strategic planning and implementation services.

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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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How deep processes can improve your performance

Asamby Consulting

(At some point all companies face the need to standardize their tasks). Deep Processes. When do you need to standardize processes? As your company scales, it is important to take the knowledge and best practices out of the existing team and turn it into an asset that new hires can use for training and improve their effectiveness. Typically, when the tasks outgrow the time available to the entrepreneur and the initial “core” team, a company starts looking into standardizing and capturing their wa

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How to Be a Supportive Manager When Times Are Tough

Harvard Business

Is anyone really focused on work right now?

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Your Network is Your Net Worth

Tom Spencer

If you choose to pursue an MBA, you will surely learn a lot. One of the most consistent lessons that you will learn from the first to the last day of your MBA is the power of networking. From classmates to professors, guest lecturers, alumni, and LinkedIn connections – your duty is to increase and utilize this network. If you are in a city such as New York or Washington DC, networking is part of the culture.

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Reinventing Ourselves

Chad Barr

Prior to building my Internet company, I ran a successful software development firm for nearly 30 years. Our prime focus was the development of software solutions known as Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP for distribution companies in the US as well as financial software solutions for nursing homes. Several of our nursing home clients approached us and shared their interest in having us develop the software to handle the drug interaction for their residents.

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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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Management Development Tips with a DEI Lens w/Martine Kalaw Ep#164

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting company that specializes in aligning teams around their vision, mission, values, goals and action plans. Learn more about how we can help align your team with our strategic planning and implementation services.

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Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Face of a Big Promotion

Harvard Business

How to move past people-pleasing, perfectionism, and other mental traps.

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The Common Denominator of Success

ConsultX

Is it possible to derive a path to success by dissecting the actions and traits of those who have already achieved such success? That is exactly what the article ‘The Common Denominator of Success’ attempts to do, and this blog will dive further into how this relates to you - in the realm of Business, Consulting, Coaching or Advisory. What is The Common Denominator of Success?