David A Fields
JANUARY 7, 2025
Salesforce is the major player in CRMs. Yet, I dont use Salesforce, and in all likelihood, you dont either. Reflecting on why neither of us pay for the market leader will help your consulting firm gain and retain clients. According to Salesforce, theyre the undisputed leader in CRM software. And while it’s true that their … Continued The post Is This Misstep Costing Your Consulting Firm Clients?
Harvard Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
Confronting direct reports about performance issues can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time managers, who may worry that sharing critical feedback could damage their relationship with the employee. But performance conversations, especially where you need to give critical feedback, dont have to be scary. There are a few common mistakes to avoid when giving critical feedback.
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Consulting Success
JANUARY 6, 2025
[podcast_headshot url=”[link] Curious as to how a PhD nutrition scientist pivoted from testing infant formula on pigs to advising Fortune 500 giants? Dr. Stephen Fleming reveals his entrepreneurial journey with Traverse Science here today, sharing how he transformed niche expertise and limited resources into a thriving consultancy. Sharing his strategies for effective customer discovery, he.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
In 2021, researchers at MIT and McKinsey teamed up to ask more than 100 companies how they were using AI in their operations and to learn what separated the highest-performing companies from the rest. They conducted a similar survey in 2023 to see what had changed. They found that the gap between leading companies and the rest had widened; that the payback-period for AI investments was much shorter; and that leading companies were better at identifying and implementing use cases that delivered p
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Tom Spencer
JANUARY 4, 2025
In todays hyper-competitive marketplace, where infinite choices are just a click away, brand loyalty is no longer a given. Consumers are no longer swayed by just a great product, but seek more than that, craving authenticity and a genuine connection to the brand. These shifting consumer priorities have created a loyalty crisis, in which brands must compete for the attention of buyers.
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Chad Barr
JANUARY 8, 2025
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a driving force behind the AI tools reshaping industries, recently made a bold statement: “We are now confident we know how to build AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).” This is not just a tech milestone—it’s a harbinger of a seismic shift in how businesses operate, innovate, and grow. As Altman’s team moves beyond AGI toward Artificial Superintelligence (ASI), businesses everywhere need to ask a critical question: Are we ready for a
Harvard Business
JANUARY 6, 2025
AI is merely one facet of a sweeping technological change underway, and companies that fail to recognize the importance of other converging technologies risk being left behind. Two other technologies advanced sensors and biotechnology are less visible, though no less important, and have been quietly advancing. Soon, the convergence of these three technologies is going to underpin a new reality that will shape the future decisions of every leader across industries.
Tom Spencer
JANUARY 4, 2025
One of the hardest challenges I have faced is communicating a product vision to others. Without a common vision, you can never truly lead a team. I overcame this challenge by leaning on a framework introduced to me by a mentora tool that has unlocked numerous hackathon finals. Theres no better way to spend your weekend than building an idea with total strangers.
LSA Global
JANUARY 9, 2025
Mistakes When Designing Core Values Company values often adorn the walls of offices or feature prominently on corporate websites, but turning those words into meaningful team norms can be a significant challenge. Too many companies make mistakes when designing core values. These common mistakes lead to ineffective and watered down platitudes that fail to create the strategically aligned and differentiated behaviors required for values to mean something to the business and the people in the busin
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.
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
When I made breakfast this morning, I didn’t begin by making the blender. Someone else, a team with more skills, resources and scale, built the blender. I simply bought it. That seems obvious–no one expects a from-scratch baker to make their own baking powder. And yet, our projects are rarely fine tuned around leverage. Begin with this question: “What are you hiring yourself to do?
Harvard Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
Despite advances in cybersecurity solutions, the number and impact of cyber incidents continue to grow, with the average cost of a data breach in 2024 reaching $4.88 million and the number of confirmed data breaches hitting a record high. The July 2024 CrowdStrike incident demonstrates the need to develop capabilities to assess the downstream business impact of cyber events, establish appropriate cyber resiliency objectives, and ensure effective communication for better cyber risk management dec
MishTalk
JANUARY 10, 2025
The city of LA has a Recall Petition Handbook. It’s time to use it.
LSA Global
JANUARY 6, 2025
Redwood Shores, CA LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized SaaS Sales Training for Security Software professionals focused on improving solution selling capabilities to meet aggressive growth targets in the face of increased competition. 97.8% Job Relevance 100% Satisfaction 123% Knowledge
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Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 9, 2025
It costs more than you think. Last month, I hit the old stock on the Avery labels in my office cabinet. I had a bunch of things to send out, and off they went. It turns out, who knew, that old labels stop sticking. It’s entirely possible some of my really important packages never got there, but it’s hard to tell. It was certain, though, that the adhesive wasn’t doing its job.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 8, 2025
Some traditional retailers including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are adopting third-party marketplaces, which connect customers with external sellers and thereby offer customers a much broader selection. Many other traditional retailers are considering whether to follow suit. Making the choice isnt clear-cut. It involves weighing a host of benefits and challenges.
MishTalk
JANUARY 9, 2025
The cleanup has not even begun because fires are still uncontained. Let’s discuss costs.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
Technology, geopolitics, and consumer habits are driving an unprecedented rate of change at a time when the organizations are already in flux with the rise of generative AI, remote work, and an aging workforce. Against this backdrop, employee learning and development is more critical than ever yet a recent report from LinkedIn and a series of interviews with 25 CLOs suggest that learning professionals dont always feel aligned with their organizations strategic priorities.
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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.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Online platforms from Amazon to Goodreads to IMDb tap into the so-called wisdom of the crowd to rate products and experiences. But recent research suggests that more experienced buyers tend to select better products and therefore expect higher quality, which leads them to rate more stringently. This means that higher-quality products could paradoxically receive lower average ratings than their less-sophisticated competitors.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
Studies have shown that people dislike attempts to make AI convincingly human. But emphasizing the essential role of humans in AI tools can help reduce resistance to adoption.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
Five strategies to help you beat malaise and lock back in.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Six actions to take to sustain progress, create profitable growth opportunities, and build a more capable organization.
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Harvard Business
JANUARY 6, 2025
Steps managers can take to make sure everyone sees data as a crucial part of their job.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 8, 2025
Entrepreneurs — and investors — must protect themselves from the slippery slope of overpromising.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 8, 2025
A five-part response to address both short- and long-term impacts.
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
Harvard Business
JANUARY 8, 2025
If you’re an aspiring leader, this episode is for you.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
HBS senior lecturer Hise Gibson discusses Coach Prime’s effectiveness.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
A conversation with psychologist Ellen Hendriksen on being your own worst critic.
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