How to Manage an Employee Who’s Struggling to Perform Remotely
Harvard Business
MAY 19, 2020
Be empathetic — but don’t lower the bar.
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Do you have a longer-term virtual strategy to compete?
Rod Burkert
MAY 20, 2020
Welcome to my newsletter, where I focus solely on BVFLS practice development, practice management, and related tools and technology to build/grow/scale your firm. Thanks to each of you for being here. A high-five to new subscribers: this is what we do! And was this email forwarded to you? You need your own copy ! In case you missed my last post: Is now the time to be a disruptor or a stabilizer?
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Flex time has increased, so has burnout
Brimstone Consulting
MAY 18, 2020
Leaders need to act now to establish flex time and remote work policies and guidelines. Fifty-seven percent of employers are now offering flex time , up from 39% at the end of March. At the same time, 62% of employed Americans are working from home. Given that employees have long been advocating for increased flexibility, this is one positive outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic, right?
How to Become a Better CEO: Interview with Perry Maughmer
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
MAY 21, 2020
On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Perry Maughmer joins us to talk about being the best CEO you can be, intellectual humility, peer groups and how to become a true leader. Perry is a facilitator for Vistage International and the Principal of Maughmer & Co, where he specializes in working with people.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
A Reflection on 5 Things A Leader Should Give Their Team
Leadership Vision Consulting
MAY 17, 2020
Today on the podcast, Brian and Nathan discuss the article, 5 Things Ever Leader Should Give Their Team in 2020, by Mike Myatt. We summarize each point, then offer our take on them through our Strengths-Based Lens. Listen now! The post A Reflection on 5 Things A Leader Should Give Their Team appeared first on Leadership Vision.
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What are the most common mistakes business owners are doing when selecting new employees? How do you match new hires to the right jobs? In this episode, Michael Zipursky has “The Turnover Terminator,” Art Snarzyk III, on the show. Art is the President of InnerView Advisors, Inc. and is also an employee and management specialist. With his.
The Danger of Vaccine Nationalism
Harvard Business
MAY 22, 2020
Countries must deploy a coordinated strategy based on science, not politics.
Converting Instructor-Led Training to Virtual
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MAY 20, 2020
Many companies rely heavily on instructor-led training (ILT). Typically, the courses are conducted in-person, allowing groups to move forward together and benefit not just from the instructor’s expertise, but the knowledge of everyone taking part. However, traditional corporate ILT isn’t ideal in all scenarios. As the coronavirus outbreak forced businesses all across the country to shutter their doors and embrace.
10 Life Productivity Hacks
Tom Spencer
MAY 17, 2020
During COVID-19, working from home has become the new norm. This is a new experience for many of us, and poses new challenges and distractions that can make it difficult to stay focused and productive. I’ve been getting asked a lot lately about productivity, and so I thought I should dedicate an article to it. In this post I will share my top 10 hacks for maintaining hyper-productivity every day. 1.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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How fast can consultants move?
The Source
MAY 19, 2020
When our son was born, I had an emergency caesarean. Standing at the side of the room while a dozen or so doctors and nurses swarmed in and began operating, my husband said something to the effect of: “So this is what an emergency looks like”. “No”, was the answer. “This is a medium-level emergency. If it was a high-level of emergency, we’d have had the baby out by now.
Is Stablecoin the Next Big Thing in E-Commerce?
Harvard Business
MAY 21, 2020
It seems poised to succeed where other cryptocurrencies have failed.
A Little Advice
Alan Weiss
MAY 16, 2020
People are asking me the same question over and over, so I’ve become pretty adept at the answer. Best practices as the economy reopens: Call everyone of consequence (buyers, recommenders, prospects) until you reach them on the phone. Offer help. Don’t talk about money or projects. Convert as many existing interventions and offerings as you can to remote work.
Rework Online Training Part 6: My Guidelines
Johanna Rothman
MAY 21, 2020
I'm pretty sure that online training isn't going to go away even when some people return to the office. I have already evolved my workshops to several possibilities of “training”: Short-form webinar (20-60 minutes of me delivering content, minimum interaction). Longer-form offering where people (typically) learn at their own pace. Self-study with some feedback from me.
PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations
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Charting your consulting career direction
Tom Spencer
MAY 16, 2020
Consulting is a career where you hit the ground running. Having a clear direction and strategy for your career early on can grant you amazing advantages, but so can keeping your options open and exploring the opportunities offered by consulting. This article identifies what lies ahead for graduates considering a future in consulting, and highlights key insights that I gained by interviewing junior and senior consultants. 1.
Digital Transformation Comes Down to Talent in 4 Key Areas
Harvard Business
MAY 21, 2020
It’s about technology, data, process, and organizational change.
Surprise Leadership Tip To Soar Through COVID-19 Crisis
Henry DeVries
MAY 17, 2020
Your leadership matters, especially during a crisis. How do you soar as a leader?
Friday Fusion: May 22, 2020
Tsavo Neal
MAY 22, 2020
Every week, I write about web design, copywriting, and digital marketing for independent consultants and small firms. Friday Fusion is a collection of said writing from Quora, LinkedIn, and email conversations with consultants. You can follow me on Quora here , connect with me on LinkedIn here , and email me here. What do you find is the biggest challenge to launching inbound marketing efforts, including a new website?
Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever
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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.
What does a good manager look like?
Tom Spencer
MAY 16, 2020
Managers come in all shapes and sizes. They naturally have different styles and the junior consultants who are best at adjusting to them often have the most success. Of course, when you get to the very top of a consultancy or any other organisation, managers tend to be good. Partners are partners because they are good at management, good with clients, and in general, they are just good at people.
The Key to Building a Successful Remote Organization? Data.
Harvard Business
MAY 18, 2020
Think of it as a common language for distributed teams.
YOU are Your Own Superhero!
The Fearless Marketer
MAY 18, 2020
I had a very interesting dream last night about a “Female National Super Hero” who supported us all through the coronavirus until things were better. But apparently, no such hero exists. There is nobody who is going to save us and make things better. . The thing is, that’s really what we all want, isn’t it? We all want a coordinated effort that takes all our needs into consideration and does the right thing to keep us all safe and sound and prosperous.
Reopening Challenges
Alan Weiss
MAY 18, 2020
The inertia has now swung toward “opening up.” It’s a time to be thankful and gracious. Don’t expect the old service levels immediately, and expect some people to be difficult and ornery—because they’re scared. Help your clients understand these dynamics and to prepare for them. And make sure you’re prepared for them.
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200: Sharon Cully—Great Ideas to Help Entrepreneurs Gain Time and Success
On the Brink Podcast
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Hear how to embrace change so your business can grow. This podcast was a lot of fun. We love to listen to others who try to help organizations operate better and simplify their processes. Sharon Cully came to us from New Zealand where she is the owner and founder of Simply Processes , an organization which helps entrepreneurs find the time they need to grow their business, make more money and create more freedom.
Does the public sector need consultants?
The Source
MAY 21, 2020
Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has become the latest high-profile figure to denounce the public sector’s use of consultants. Talking to InnovationAus’s Commercial Disco podcast as part of efforts to promote his autobiography, he speaks of the “cult of the consultant” that has developed to such an extent that “the skills for doing so many things that are really core business are no longer in the public service.”.
The Power of Conversation
Alan Weiss
MAY 22, 2020
Stop making presentations to people and start holding conversations. Focus on results and outcomes. Assume you’re having a drink or a meal with a friend. Would you whip out a PowerPoint exhibit? Conversation leads to conversion.
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
201: Karen Dietz—Your Story Is Your Secret to Amazing Success
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Last week I shared with you the 30 Questions to Identify Your Ideal Client which generated tremendous feedback and interest from you. Today, I want to dive deeper and help you discover where to find these clients? To do so here are the additional questions I would highly suggest you ask to uncover the answers and then follow my recommendation for each: What social media groups such as Facebook and LinkedIn or special forums or membership sites do they belong to?
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