Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

In an economy built on skill, knowledge, and attitude, the single most powerful way to improve your productivity is to learn something. Based on the bestselling book This is Marketing and the original Marketing Seminar, it will give you a chance to rethink how you bring your ideas to the people who need them.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 21, 2017

When that happens, innovating your products won’t help — you have to innovate your business model. Others, like Experian’s DataLabs , encourage researchers and engineers to go to conferences and hold internal seminars on what they learn.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2018

I’ll let you in on the six-step technique I have developed over many years, working with clients and in teaching my public seminars on strategic planning. It was a national distributor of milk and other dairy products and in it, farmers occupied two roles. But methods can be learned. You may think that this will be easy.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Social entrepreneurship combines the problem solving, product design, and strategic implementation associated with traditional entrepreneurial and consulting roles with large scale societal impact. In addition to the normal skill sessions, students in the management level also attend seminars to improve their leadership skills.

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Most organizations think nothing of having twenty valuable employees spend an hour in a meeting that's only tangentially related to their productive output. But if you're sitting at your desk reading a book that changes your perspective, your productivity or your contribution, it somehow feels like slacking off. The Tom Peters Seminar.

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

What's the most powerful story to tell to the outside world, to get a business to stock your product or a person to fall in love with your art? Answering these questions is the reason we built The Marketing Seminar. I'm delighted to announce that the new seminar begins September 12 (see all the details here).

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Harvard Business

JUNE 1, 2016

And although there have been real gains in productivity since then, the days of A, B, and C tasks are over. How to Boost Your Team’s Productivity. 9 Productivity Tips from People Who Write About Productivity. Overwhelmed is the new normal. You and Your Team Series. Getting More Work Done. Rebecca Knight.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Agile Software Development track will be interesting for Scrum masters, Agile coaches, team leaders, project and product managers, and everyone involved in product delivery. The other track, Product Design and Management, will attract product managers, UI/UX designers, and researchers.

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Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2016

It’s one thing to note a person working solo in an otherwise empty seminar room, or a group of people huddling around someone’s desk because a conference room wasn’t available. What are the most satisfying attributes of the existing workplace that sustain productivity? This is easier said than done, however.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 9, 2018

Instead of feeling undervalued or disrespected, you can focus on creating a reputation and a work product that others believe is worth more. Today's the last best day to sign up for the current session of  The Marketing Seminar. Instead, you get paid what other people think you're worth.   It started yesterday.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 1, 2023

They are an epidemic killing off employee productivity, loyalty, creativity and company profit. The worst bosses contribute to poor morale and bad attitudes, which lead to poor productivity, indifferent customer service, lower sales, reduced quality, and poorer overall financial results. Gallup says 82% of managers fail.

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 6, 2019

Marketing allows us to make products and services that we care about. We learn better together. Marketing works. Marketing requires telling true stories about our work. Marketing makes change happen. What would happen if you did that? What would happen if you could engage with the market in a way that served their needs and yours?

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Rick Conlow

AUGUST 5, 2019

They are an epidemic killing off employee productivity, loyalty, creativity and company profit. Interviews in seven hundred companies of 2 million employees suggest that the productivity of employees depends on their relationship to their boss. Poor managers continue to dominate the landscape of corporate world globally. But we can.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 22, 2023

Misinterpreted instructions, miscommunication of expectations, or unclear goals can lead to errors, wasted time and effort, and decreased productivity. Decreased productivity and efficiency: Inefficient communication can result in delays, duplicated work, and missed deadlines. In addition, dissatified employees deliver poor service.

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People Business Psychology

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Time: 10.45am – 11.15am Venue: Seminar Theatre 2. Come check us out and do some valuable networking – after all, it’s one of the best ways of getting your business, your service, your products noticed. Date: 28 February 2018, central Bristol, at the Bristol Business Expo. See here for more info: www.bristolexpo.com See you there!

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

The impact that the Marketing Seminar has had on the thousands of people who have enrolled is just stunning. Here's a note, unedited, from a recent graduate of The Marketing Seminar. They weren’t all products going out the door. 100 days is a long time.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Some of the survey report categories are in communication, compensation, health & productivity, retirement, complementary reports. Health and productivity. Retail & Consumer Products. Buck Consultants also provides exciting survey reports & publications across various industries and functions. HR technology.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Corporate leaders are becoming convinced of the impact that effective data collection and analysis can have on the bottom line, from tracking daily reports against Key Performance Indicators to make informed decisions on where to spend marketing dollars, to monitoring and evaluating customer communications to adjust product offerings.

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Chad Barr

MAY 13, 2015

Create attractive products and services that range from the economical to the high-end lucrative. Conduct webinars and tele-seminars both for free and for a fee and collaborate with others. Productize and monetize. Connect with buyers online and offline and engage in genuine conversations.

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Harvard Business

JULY 20, 2016

” This perspective is promoted in books and seminars, but research indicates it is not how people buy. Incremental commitments can also convince prospects to change, which is vital in selling new products or services. As a general rule, the earlier you can identify objections, the more likely the sale will occur.

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Chad Barr

MAY 22, 2024

Reinvent Yourself: Continuously offer new products and services that position you ahead of your industry. Attend workshops, seminars, and pursue certifications relevant to your field. Aim to exceed expectations and create unforgettable experiences. Stay innovative and adaptable to market changes.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Members of this health care company who experienced relational energy with their leaders were more engaged at work, which then led to higher productivity. Organize and run events with an explicit focus creating energy, not just delivering content, products, or services. This translates into higher work performance.

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Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Interestingly, last Thursday I attended a seminar on culture and one of the things the speaker said was that you can’t change your (bad) culture if you keep the same people. Don’t worry if they’re extremely talented, have solid customer relationships, have a wealth of product knowledge or anything else. Take action.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

For example, imagine that the CEO’s chosen strategy is to differentiate on the basis of superior “fit and finish,” e.g., the flawlessness and detail-orientation of her products. She asks her EVP of manufacturing to please go execute that strategy.

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Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 25, 2014

Interestingly, last Thursday I attended a seminar on culture and one of the things the speaker said was that you can’t change your (bad) culture if you keep the same people. Don’t worry if they’re extremely talented, have solid customer relationships, have a wealth of product knowledge or anything else. Take action.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

This was a eureka moment not just for Andy & Prabhas but also for all the executives attending the seminar from multiple companies. Its recommended outputs yield greater revenue, lower costs, increase productivity and improve overall business performance. Medical Products and Services. Industrial Products & Services.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 11, 2019

The service or product you make isn’t resonating with those you seek to serve. This is why The Marketing Seminar was built. It’s a group activity, a 100-day seminar designed to let you do the work, to act as if, to share your journey with others, to see what happens when you bring work that matters to people who care.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 19, 2016

So for companies looking to create revolutionary products, identifying and accessing cutting edge, exploratory research is a key competitive advantage. As Bush wrote in 1945: “New products and new processes do not appear full-grown. Return on this investment is high, estimated to be anywhere from 20% to 40%.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 22, 2016

engineers, med students, JDs, post-docs, interns, practicing MDs or residents, these magical BCG and McKinsey consulting seminars are crash courses, extended job interviews, and sell weekends all rolled into one. The 2016 deadlines for Bridge to BCG and McKinsey Insight are coming up on Sunday, April 10. Aimed at Ph.D.s,

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The low bidders are the folks who have no room for flexibility in their supply chain because the end product they sell is so price sensitive. PS Today’s a fine day to sign up for The Marketing Seminar. Some of the poorest people in the world raise cacao beans, and the market is driven by the low bidders.

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Seth Godin Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Essential reading about remarkable products and services. « Upcoming seminar/internships | Main. | Listed below are links to weblogs that reference A hierarchy of failure (from brave to shameful) : « Upcoming seminar/internships | Main. | The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Delivery). CEO READ (Bulk Orders).

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Seth Godin Blog

MAY 27, 2013

Essential reading about remarkable products and services. Upcoming seminar/internships » May 27, 2013. Upcoming seminar/internships »' The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Delivery). CEO READ (Bulk Orders). IN STORES: Indie Bookstores. International Links. Purple Cow. The worldwide bestseller. ONLINE: amazon.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 24, 2017

A product of anxiety. A roundup of quotes from various sessions read like the transcript of a psychoanalytic seminar. At last week’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, the spirit of the Viennese forefather of psychology infused the Davos air. Global elites? Social divisions? Human behavior? Ultimately irrational.

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Seth Godin Blog

MARCH 28, 2013

Essential reading about remarkable products and services. The goal of that short film or that sales letter or that invitation to a seminar shouldn't be to answer every question and completely describe what's on offer. The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Delivery). CEO READ (Bulk Orders). IN STORES: Indie Bookstores. Purple Cow.

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Fewer products launched, fewer inbound emails, fewer things to check off a todo list. I hope you’ll consider signing up for the ninth session of The Marketing Seminar (it begins in a few weeks, but if you visit today, you can sign up for updates). In between the holidays, it all seems to slow down.

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Chad Barr

JUNE 26, 2009

Often times during my seminars I ask for volunteers to allow me to demonstrate their sites effectiveness. By being aware of what messages you are sending through your actions, you can adjust them in order to align them so that what you do also tells your customers how your products and services meet and/or exceed their needs and wants.

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Jerry Fletcher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

I put together a 90-day plan but it was not the one the seminar leader was driving us toward. That was late in May of 2021.Now Now I find myself at the end of the year and just getting around to implementing actions considered when the year was stretching spring-time muscles. A name is sometimes just a beginning.

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