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Think About Impact and Outcomes Before You Plan Your Strategic Planning Retreat

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

Two prospective strategic planning clients reached out to me this past week. Both organizations have a new CEO, at least two new board members each, at least two new senior staff members each, and both were requesting information on how I might facilitate their plan development during a two-day board retreat. It became quickly apparent, both CEOs were simply approaching their outreach to me as somewhat of a checklist item from their board: The post Think About Impact and Outcomes Before You Plan

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6 Leadership Paradoxes for the Post-Pandemic Era

Harvard Business

To thrive in an increasingly complex world, leaders will need to develop seemingly contradictory skill sets.

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Consultant Marketing Brand Disruption

Jerry Fletcher

Two word darlings. Brand. Disruption. Either gets attention in and of itself. Together they become hard to look away from. Do conditions make it harder to be at successful at either? Or Both? Innovation, agility and the ability to think laterally can overcome the economy, the pandemic and the general funk in the populace at the moment. You could have a winner.

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How to Deliver Project Excellence – Every Time

Management and IT Consulting

How companies can use Just-in-Time Resourcing® (JITR) to deliver consistent project excellence.

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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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Too Big? The Correct Way to Tell if a Project is Right for Your Consulting Firm

David A Fields

Wouldn’t it be great to land a massive, game-changing new project for your consulting firm? Maybe. However, huge assignments have equally huge downsides, and there’s a better way to grow your consulting firm. You may have bumped up against an opportunity or two to win a whale of a project—perhaps even dethroning Deloitte or some … Continued. The post Too Big?

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What Music Can Teach You About Consulting with Gerald J. Leonard: Podcast #183

Consulting Success

Sometimes, one’s love for music will give you more than entertainment. For Gerald J. Leonard of Principles of Execution, this put him on a path toward success in the realm of consulting. Sitting down with Michael Zipursky, he shares how he integrates the musical talents he honed from childhood into his career in consulting, helping. What Music Can Teach You About Consulting with Gerald J.

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To Make Lean Startups Work, You Need a Balanced Team

Harvard Business

Researchers found educationally diverse teams perform better, but adding MBAs to the mix has both negative and positive effects.

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How to Align Executive Development with Organizational Values

Consulting Matters

We have all seen aspirational signs in the breakroom, "Honesty, Kindness, Integrity." While these are excellent personal values, they don't translate into measurable behaviors or tools used at the executive level in daily decision-making. On today's Ask Betsy, I open up my library of resources to two coaches, so they can figure out how to align executives with company values!

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Leadership Tip #5: Learn How to Ask for Help

Johanna Rothman

Are you wary of asking for help? You might feel weak. Or, you might worry your colleagues see you as weak or incompetent. You might not feel safe if you want to ask for help. However, very few of us know everything we need. Or can do everything we want to accomplish without asking for help. Help is a form of support. And one size support does not fit all.

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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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When it’s Time to Focus on Your Consulting Career

Tom Spencer

The greatest accomplishments will follow a focused person. Our society rewards specialists more than generalists, and the way to become a specialist is to remain focused on one area for a prolonged period. At all stages of our life there are times to explore and times to focus. When playing sports as a child exploring different sports will help you identify your strengths and find what you naturally enjoy.

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A Fair Way to Lead a Team of Contractors and Full-Time Employees

Harvard Business

Managing everyone in the same way can magnify differences and fuel resentment.

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Attracting High-Paying Clients With Seminars

Henry DeVries

If you are a professional or consultant who wants more impact and influence, where should you invest your time, talent and treasure?

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Podcast with Joe Krebs on Agile.FM

Johanna Rothman

I had a terrific time with Joe Krebs on his podcast. See Agile FM – Johanna Rothman. We spoke about a number of ideas from the Modern Management Made Easy books: How to recognize and avoid micromanagement. What it might mean to engage people at work. The kinds of workspaces we need. Psychological safety. One-on-ones. Feedback loops and delays for managers.

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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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Considerations for Targeting Your Consulting Specialty

Tom Spencer

In nearly every consulting firm, sooner or later you’ll have to prioritize a specialty to formally begin establishing a focus area for your consulting career. Just to be clear, by specialty, I mean a specifically defined industry (e.g. industrials, pharma, etc.) or functional area (e.g. cost cutting, organizations, etc.) that the firm has built a practice around.

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How One Company Worked to Root Out Bias from Performance Reviews

Harvard Business

Researchers worked with a law firm to make two simple changes to their process. A year later, they saw dramatic improvements.

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263: Alain Hunkins—The Top Ten Ways To Crack The Leadership Code

On the Brink Podcast

Learn how you can become a more dynamic, effective leader. Alain Hunkins is the author of a new book, " Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders, " which offers a very impactful way to develop leaders. As you know, I direct two leadership academies for two clients. And what I’ve learned over the years is that leaders need to lead to the right places and followers need to know what work they need to do to get there.

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The Myth of Perfect Marketing Materials

The Fearless Marketer

Someone in my current Marketing Action Group shared this: “I believe that bringing all my marketing into alignment is critical at this point. Would this be correct?”. Marketing alignment would be having a marketing message, marketing materials, website, presentation, etc. all aligned and communicating a congruent message. How important is this? Well, it’s certainly important, but it’s hardly your biggest marketing priority.

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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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For Women In Business, Now Is The Time To Achieve Your Dreams

On the Brink

In my new book , " Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business ," I expose many of the myths that for centuries have held women back from achieving what they knew they could. These outdated, inaccurate myths have told women in business what they can and can't do, have shut them out of leadership positions, and have denied them access to venture capital.

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What Psychological Safety Looks Like in a Hybrid Workplace

Harvard Business

As work and life are more intertwined than ever, managers need to take a different approach to building trust.

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A Quiet(er) Mind

Brimstone Consulting

Even a few minutes of mindfulness practice daily allows the mind to rest, leaving us refreshed and able to lead with more energy, clarity, and focus. Many of us have experienced a quiet mind at some moment or another. It may have been an experience in nature; on a mountaintop, sitting by a rushing stream or a quiet lake, watching a beautiful sunset, on a hike.

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How To Improve Client Business Development With Zoominars

Henry DeVries

Suffering from Zoom fatigue? Get over it. Here are recommendations to increase attendance for your next lead generation event on Zoom.

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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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Website Review Sample

Kai Davis

Today we’re going to look at a short video reviewing the homepage of a great web design and development shop: PixelHero ( [link] ). I came across their website while researching an unrelated project and they make a great example for a Website Review. On the surface, PixelHero’s homepage is great. It’s well designed and has a certain chef’s kiss to it.

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Did 4% of Americans Really Drink Bleach Last Year?

Harvard Business

The story of a widely publicized CDC study — and what it reveals about the limits of self-reported data.

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Safety versus speed: A dilemma for consultants

The Source

It can be hard to cast our minds back to the pre-pandemic world, but sometimes it’s worth doing so. In 2019, transformation—especially digital transformation—had been the overarching source of growth for the consulting industry for 3-4 years. Clients seized on new technology, ubiquitous connectivity, and big data as a means to drive change. Their ambitions stretched across their business, from front to back office, and challenged consulting firms to create new solutions.

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Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue

Chad Barr

Yesterday was a historic day in America with a guilty verdict rendered in Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in Minneapolis. I didn’t watch the proceedings, but I know that many did, and the nation was on pins and needles as the announcement came that a verdict had been reached and forthcoming after less than 12 hours of deliberation. The book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, contains one of the most well-known verses in scripture; Justice, justice you shall pursue…even Supreme Court Jus

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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 to Build a High-Performance Culture w/Brett Putter - Ep#98

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Brett Putter is the CEO of CultureGene, a culture development platform that helps companies transition effectively to remote work. As a passionate student of culture and an expert on culture, Brett spends his days with leaders defining, embedding and managing culture.

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Reshaping Your Career in the Wake of the Pandemic

Harvard Business

The past year has given us a chance to think about what we need to thrive in our jobs — and what we want to change as we move forward.

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Website Review Tip: Looketh Upon Thy Homepage

Kai Davis

Your homepage has a vital job. It’s the face and salesperson for your website, your services, and your business. A majority of your visitors are going to land on the homepage, so you want to check regularly: Is your homepage doing its job well? Could it be doing a better job? If your homepage is doing its job well, it should communicate at first glance: Who you help How you help (and what you do) How to get started (and the next action to take).

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