Consulting Matters

AUGUST 8, 2024

It’s hard to believe it, but I’ve had my own consulting and coaching business for almost 15 years! Along the way, I have had my successes…and failures. In this post and Enough Already podcast episode, I’m sharing with you my 5 biggest mistakes that I’ve made over the past 15 years with the hope you’ll learn from me, avoid my mistakes, and build a thriving consulting or coaching business.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 6, 2024

Your consulting firm’s great work generates repeat clients and, ideally, word-of-mouth referrals to new clients. However, if you want more inbound inquiries from prospects, it’s time to power up your consulting firm’s marketing efforts. Most consulting firms’ marketing is of the 120-volt variety: enough power to keep the lights on (except in Europe), but not … Continued The post How to Make Your Consulting Firm’s Marketing Vastly More Effective appeared first

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Consulting Success

AUGUST 5, 2024

[podcast_headshot url=”/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Boaz-Ashkenazy.jpeg”] Ever wonder what it would be like to leave a prestigious corporate role and head off to start your own venture? Today’s guest, Boaz Ashkenazy, did just that. He left his executive position at Meta to co-found Simply Augmented, an AI consultancy specializing in solving complex problems using generative AI.

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Girard Training Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2024

Understanding how we learn and process information can significantly enhance our ability to communicate and work effectively with others. The VARK model, developed by Neil Fleming in 1987, offers a practical approach to identifying individual learning styles. Unlike other learning style inventories that consider numerous components, such as personality, motivation, social preferences, and physical environments , VARK focuses on sensory modalities.

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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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Leadership Vision Consulting

AUGUST 4, 2024

Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart during tough times? In this episode, we discuss the significance of meaningful relationships, places of peace, and intentional practices in maintaining a leader's mental and emotional health. These three elements help leaders stay centered, navigate challenges with resilience, and maintain a balanced perspective.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 5, 2024

All careers have highs and lows, and scope reductions can be particularly challenging. You may feel like immediately handing in your resignation or retreating and disengaging. It’s natural, but neither response is helpful. Your manager and coworkers are watching how you respond, making it even more critical to approach this difficult situation with composure and pragmatism.

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Harmonious Workplaces

AUGUST 9, 2024

Antiquated Hiring Philosophy May Hamper Growth Recently, I applied and interviewed for an open executive position at a well-established company in the construction industry. Despite its success and expansion, my experience with their hiring process raised serious concerns. After nearly two months of waiting for my first interview and being told the hiring decision wouldn’t […] The post Slow to Hire, Quick to Fire… BS appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 7, 2024

Embracing the Human Element in an AI-Driven World In this discussion, we explored the intricate balance between leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and maintaining the human touch in leadership. While AI offers unparalleled efficiency and data-driven insights, it is human communication that bridges cultural gaps, fosters trust, and drives efficient results across teams.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 3, 2024

Economic data has been weakening for weeks, culminating in a horrible Jobs report on Friday, August 2. US Treasury Yield Changes US Treasury Yield Spreads Daily Steepening and Bigger Inversions?! The long-end of the curve is more inverted (the long end yield minus 3-month yield is increasingly negative), while the long-end vs.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to an external currency — have the potential to rewire the global financial system, and expose banking and finance to new digital competition. Now, there is intensifying competition among stablecoin issuers, prominent digital wallet providers, and traditional banks, each racing to establish their platform as the dominant one.

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Harmonious Workplaces

AUGUST 5, 2024

Homage to Our Beloved Family Pet and Mascot Earlier this week, we sadly bid farewell to Yoda, our cherished Giant Day Gecko and family mascot. His journey, spanning an extraordinary 17 and a half years, not only captivated us but also offered profound lessons in resilience. This blog celebrates Yoda’s life and the enduring lessons […] The post Resilience Lessons from Yoda the Giant Day Gecko appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 9, 2024

Running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing finances to navigating competition and adapting to market changes, small business owners often wear multiple hats, which can be overwhelming. Fortunately, consulting services offer valuable assistance, providing expert guidance and support to help small businesses overcome these obstacles.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 6, 2024

Yesterday, a friend told me that Walz was not as much a Liberal Progressive as I thought. Let’s investigate.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many efforts to build an AI ethics program miss an important fact: ethics differ from one cultural context to the next. Ideas about right and wrong in one culture may not translate to a fundamentally different context, and even when there is alignment, there may well be important differences in the ethical reasoning at work — cultural norms, religious tradition, etc. — that need to be taken into account.

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Harmonious Workplaces

AUGUST 8, 2024

How Change Management Will Benefit Your Artificial Intelligence Implementation Generative AI, or genAI, is quickly moving from the bleeding edge of innovation to a proven technology across entire organizations. Just like with any technology rollout, you can improve the likelihood of success by grounding your rollout in time-tested change management principles.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 8, 2024

Starting a skincare business and selling products online can be a rewarding venture, especially with the growing demand for skincare solutions. The global skincare market is thriving, and entrepreneurs have a golden opportunity to tap into this lucrative industry. However, like any business, launching a skincare line requires careful planning, financial commitment, and time investment.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 8, 2024

Chevron is doing what every sensible CA-based company should do, if possible, leave the state. But what about the big oil lawsuit?

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Society for Human Resource Management’s decision to remove “equity” from its DEI framework sets a dangerous precedent that flies in the face of decades of research.

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Chad Barr

AUGUST 7, 2024

In the world of media and communication, soundbites are the golden nuggets that capture attention, convey powerful messages, and leave a lasting impression. Neil deGrasse Tyson, an acclaimed astrophysicist and science communicator, reflecting about dealing with journalists, once said, “Rather than having them soundbite me, give them soundbites they can’t edit.

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Granite Leadership Strategies

AUGUST 7, 2024

Government contracting offers many opportunities to win bid new work. Whether or not you decide to propose all of those you can, is one that each Gov Con ought to be asking with every bid they consider. While the bid or no bid issues may be focused on the right project, we encourage contractors to consider a few more factors than “gee, that looks like a good opportunity.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 6, 2024

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, where thousands of online retailers compete for consumer attention, standing out from the crowd is more challenging than ever. For online retailers, one of the most effective ways to gain visibility and drive traffic to their e-commerce stores is through Search Engine Optimization (SEO). SEO is not just a buzzword—it’s a powerful tool that can significantly impact the success of any online retail business.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2024

Thank-you notes are a powerful professional tool for leaders. The author — a senior communications professional at Pfizer — shares her experiences learning about the power of thank-you notes from her high-powered mentor and seeing how it benefitted their business, professional relationships, and personal well-being. She also posits five principles of thank-you note-writing: Take time to reflect; thank those who are often forgotten; be specific; make it matter; and it’s never too late.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 4, 2024

The “Magnificent 7” are TSLA, AAPL, META, GOOG, MSFT, AMZN, NVDA. Buy and hold forever?

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LSA Global

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Top 7 Tips to Get Honest Strategy Feedback from Employees: A Guide for Leaders We know from our organizational alignment research that active involvement in the strategy design process fosters a sense of ownership and involvement. When it comes to strategic buy-in and commitment, honest strategy feedback from employees is more than just a nice-to-have — it is a necessity to set up strategy execution up for success.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, the need for businesses to go digital is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. Digital transformation has become a critical component of success in virtually every industry. Companies that embrace digital technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and stay competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace.

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This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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