So, what’s an employee to do when leadership makes the “tone shift,” acting like trust is a four-letter word? You can’t prevent a reduction-in-force, but you can control your own actions. Let’s talk preparation and resilience. Here’s how to proactively armor up and build your professional fort: It may go without saying, but sometimes you…
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Hey everyone, welcome back! This is our third article diving into client self-sabotage, but we’re shifting gears a bit today. Instead of just pointing out how clients (or organizations) get in their own way, we want to start talking about tools to help them – and you – navigate these challenges and move forward. Let’s…
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Excerpt from the May 6 issue of Unscripted Strategy In today’s best practice discussion, I want to focus on the most powerful tool from the consultant toolbox that I use regularly. This definitely falls into the “soft skills” category, but it is a critical success factor for everything I do. If I cannot manifest this…
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Client self-sabotage can be frustrating and costly, but it’s often predictable. This is the story of a major project where I saw the warning signs, but couldn’t prevent the inevitable. Several years ago, I took a dream job in a company that valued entrepreneurial spirit within a corporate structure. Two years in, I was asked…
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As you begin implementing new methods and tools, you’ll naturally start identifying opportunities for improvement around you. You’ll find some receptive to your ideas, while others resist change. However, a particularly challenging situation arises when clients actively seek your help, acknowledging your potential, yet seem to sabotage their own progress when you offer solutions. This is a common,…
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This new venture came about because I believe two major shifts have taken place over the past five years: My life has taken a few turns over the past couple of years, and my definition of success has also evolved. I’m a consultant at heart, and I love to solve problems and help organizations grow.…
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Note: This blog is a revised version of a post I originally used on LinkedIn in response to an article. My opinion has grown and expanded since then (just a few weeks ago), so forgive the content reuse. And, definitely consider this an opinion piece. I look forward to comments and maybe some debate on…
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Hello! This site is new and I may be new to you also. I’m potentially popping up in your feed and inbox, so let me tell you a little bit about who I am and why I’m here. My name is Stacey, and I’m a suburban wife, mother of two, pet-mom to two Shih Tzus,…
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