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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

A Story of Transferable Skills Joseph Henley was a rock star customer service consultant on my team. You want to try something new, but it’s scary. Transferable skills sound great in theory, but when it’s a major career change, it’s hard to know.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

According to Terri Klass of Terri Klass Consulting , constructive work relationships can make or break a team’s success. Melissa Lamson of Lamson Consulting shares, “It may surprise you–as it did me–that there are still times when men have difficulty finding common ground with their female colleagues.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Outsourcing Culture to HR (or to consultants) Don’t get us wrong. And of course, we know the value consultants can provide. If the main characters (your leaders) are poorly developed or behave unpredictably, the story won’t hold up no matter how compelling the plot. Culture comes from the top. It’s toxic.

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JULY 8, 2015

Ask anyone who’s ever had an amazing mentor where that experience ranks in their growth as a leader, and I’d bet money they’d put their mentor ahead of any keynote, consulting program, book they’ve read, and potentially their 80K MBA. Please call me for a free consultation. Great mentorship is a two-way journey.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

According to Terri Klass of Terri Klass Consulting , constructive work relationships can make or break a team’s success. Melissa Lamson of Lamson Consulting shares, “It may surprise you–as it did me–that there are still times when men have difficulty finding common ground with their female colleagues.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

I recently ran into a guy who once worked on my sales team at Verizon Wireless who was now working at a small company where I was now consulting. Please call 443-750-1249 for a free consultation on how we can make this your team’s best year ever. ” The #1 response is just a belly ache laugh. Be approachable. Be a teacher.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

John Manning of Map Consulting suggests Franklin D. Edwards Deming, engineer and management consultant. “He clearly articulated the importance of building a management system that was effective and continually improving. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting suggests Warren Buffet. .” -Jimmy Carter. Galvanizers.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

What is the secret to ongoing success in every role whether you’re in leadership, accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service? It’s not just knowledge, experience, and unique services that set people apart. Leadership and Selling Your Expertise.

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StrategyU

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In 2025, the world of strategy consulting continues to evolve rapidly. Driven by technological disruption, shifting market dynamics, and changing client needs, top consulting firms are reinventing the way they work and compete. BCGs culture is often described as more creative and slightly less hierarchical than McKinseys.

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AUGUST 21, 2015

Melissa Lamson of Lamson Consulting admits there are still times when men have difficulty finding common ground with their female colleagues. John Manning of Map Consulting says, “I’m busy. Following some simple observations can increase the impact and power of your conversations dramatically. Follow Robert. Follow Scott.

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

This philosophy is at the core of my message in my speaking, writing and consulting. Please contact me for a free consultation on how we can build something just right. I’m on a mission to inspire and develop these characteristics in leaders around the world. I’m confident it’s a message worth sharing.

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

It hits on a Friday which typically means writing and development… no keynotes, no consulting gigs, no teaching the MBAs… sadly no reason to wear a costume. As luck would have it, this Halloween finds me in my home office. But for the traditionalists in our tribe, you have plenty of time to prepare. Go for it. Let’s make more.

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

John Manning of Map Consulting reminds us that if you trust your team you’ll not only foster employee morale, growth, and productivity but also attract the best and brightest talent throughout the course of your leadership. This Festival is also a celebration of my new multi-media e-course that is launching October 27th. Follow Wally.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

.”I’ve also been asking a similar question of the leaderhip consultants and coaches I hang around, “What questions do you think employees are most afraid to ask their leaders?” ” Here are the top 10. Please add yours. 10 Questions Your Teams Afraid to Ask. Why are we doing it this way? Why is _ not dealt with?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

What I love best is how they work together, even when we’re off speaking or consulting… they’re holding down the fort and passionately working to advance the Winning Well mission. With all the stress and pressure, sometimes it feels really hard to cultivate a feeling of gratitude at work. You might feel stuck.

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JANUARY 26, 2015

Give me a call at 443-750-1249 for a free consultation. Set the bar high and then look them in the eye, “I believe in you. I know what this team is capable of. Now let’s figure out just how, together.” ” Show trust by believing it’s possible. Tell The Truth. Even when it’s hard. Play it straight.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Consult–your people. In addition to consulting your folks for solutions to problems, wise leaders ask courageous questions to uncover micro-innovations and opportunities to improve workflow, customer service, and other business enhancements. 7 Ways to Protect Against the Great Resignation. Cultivate Curiosity. Contribute. Communicate.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

the call center I’d been called in to doing consulting work was doing so much right. I was intrigued. And yet they had brought me in, “because there’s always room for improvement.” ” Yes another sign that they are Winning Well. They had terrific margins, unheard of low turnover, and everyone was smiling. .

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StrategyU

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Strategy consulting isnt just about analyzing data and advising clientsits also about communicating complex ideas in a clear, persuasive, and compelling manner. In strategy consulting, clarity of purpose is paramount. Create The Presentation A well-structured outline is the backbone of any consulting presentation.

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MARCH 20, 2025

We all know that consulting is a process. But what separates truly high-performing consulting firms and consultants from the rest? It’s about building the “muscle memory” for high-performance consulting. #2 We define the problem, we gather data, we analyze, we synthesize, and we make recommendations.

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JULY 17, 2015

Please give me a call for a free consultation. I had just finished reviewing the syllabus with my Masters level leadership class, and asked my typical follow-up question. “What else would you like to cover?” How do we motivate ourselves to feel like that?” ” Oh boy, a challenge. Yes, the irony is not lost on me.

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StrategyU

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Consulting is a term thats tossed around in boardrooms, business school campuses, and everyday conversation. Yet, what do consultants actually do? Despite common stereotypes and vague assumptions, the consulting profession is multifaceted and demanding. Consulting can be divided into several kinds of work.

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JULY 13, 2015

Please call me at 443 750-1249 for a free consultation. She was a new supervisor and knew what was right. Apparently her instincts had been reinforced in our class that night. But the situation felt difficult to reverse. She shrugged and said, “it’s probably because they’re millennials.” What Every Employee Needs.

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AUGUST 10, 2015

Nothing is more disconcerting that watching employees share relentless feedback in focus groups and having execs finally pay attention when the consultant comes in and says the same thing. “No, I’m telling you this works, I’ve seen it from the inside! This product has changed my life! Let me show you.” ” Yes.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Her career spans roles in consulting at Aon Hewitt and leadership in the corporate sector, including a recent role as Head of Talent and Culture at Wallee Group, where she established the HR function and led a culture transformation across five countries.

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MAY 15, 2015

Terri Klass of Terri Klass Consulting points out that sometimes leaders spend more time focusing on their weaknesses and blind spots, rather than on their strengths. Matt McWilliams of Matt McWilliams Consulting asks, “What is encouragement and what is it not?” Follow Lisa. Follow Hoda. Follow Susan. ” Follow Dan.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

I held a few consultations, where we explored what they were most afraid of. I knew I needed to diffuse the scene, 14 doubters against one was too much. “When I get stuck like this, I often find it useful to take a walk,” I offered. “If anyone wants to take a lap around this beautiful hotel to think, that’s just fine.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

In conference rooms all over the world, well-meaning HR types are sitting down with well-meaning managers and possibly a well-meaning consultant or two to talk about how to fix employee engagement. “How do we get these millennials to be deeply committed to their work?” We need something fun to make it fresh again.”

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JANUARY 30, 2015

Please call me at 443- 750-1249 for a free consultation. Your team is smarter than they look. If they’re not learning as fast as they you would like, stop and consider. What if it’s not them– but you? Here are three ways to make your team 10% smarter. Stop Interrupting. I figured these were seasoned leaders.

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APRIL 14, 2015

Call me for a free consultation. Kendra is late because she was at the hospital with her sick child and barely got home to take a shower… got it. Every now and then managers must make exceptions, no doubt. But now, John is late too, and you feel bad saying something to him, since you just let Kendra off the hook. Give it to them.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

I served as executive communications consultant, providing them with skills on presentation skills and packaging a compelling story, and then visited their case rooms up until the late night pancake “breakfast” critiquing their rehearsal and helping them fine-tune. Quickly Identify Each Team Member Strengths (and challenges).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Mike (not his real name), a consulting client, was going for an important promotion. From that lane, I wouldn’t be able to see any of my key competition, and it wasn’t exactly considered the rock star lane– I told you, I don’t have this humility thing licked. I stopped looking. ” Amen. Leave it all on the field.

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APRIL 3, 2015

Only one problem, the reps (and their union) HATED it. And they had a point. What about white glove treatment for high-end customers? What about relationships? The truth is both points were true. Large Enterprise customers wanted efficiency AND differentiated service from THEIR kind reps, like Kenetra. It wasn’t either/or. Start Small.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Which is why I was so intrigued when I bumped into this best practice while I was doing some Winning Well consulting. . Have you ever hired an intern? . There are many reasons to hire an intern. Sure some see it as a short-cut to cheap labor or to appease HR. . The Power of Internal Internships. No commitment. No guarantees. .

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JUNE 26, 2015

From Matt McWilliams of Matt McWilliams Consulting : “Launching a project is a great first step…but if you’re like many of the people I coach, you’re bigger problem is finishing them.” Thanks, Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E. Unlimited Follow Beth. Think again. Follow Wally. Follow Jon. Follow Jeff. Follow Linda.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Contact me for a free consultation of ways I can help you and your organization get a jump start on 2015. Sebastian (then 3) and I were waiting in the daycare parking lot for them to turn on the lights at 7am. The big operations review was scheduled for 8am in our headquarters building across the street. At 6:58, my phone rang.

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MAY 6, 2015

Give me a call for a free consultation, 443-750-1249. Of course smaller doesn’t always equate to faster, more creative, or a culture of confident humility, but in this case that’s the value proposition. And it’s working. Score one for the underdogs. . 4 Ways Smaller Companies Can Attract Great Talent. Sell Your Why.

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