Stop Overanalyzing
I've had people "interpret" things I've written in a way that has nothing to do with my meaning or intent. One person accused me of writing self-effacing humor as a way of bragging that I'm smarter than everyone else! Say,
The Basis of Consulting
We improve the client's condition, by meeting or surpassing jointly-established objectives, with indicators of success, and agreement on the value provided in so doing. We are paid equitable compensation in the form of fees based on our contribution to that value. That's
The Language of Help
Most CEO biographies (and especially autobiographies) aren't very helpful in changing our own behaviors and success rates. That's because they talk about what worked for them under certain conditions, and don't explain how it can work for us under our
R E S P E C T
Many years ago I was asked by the British Standards Institute to create a more innovative culture at its site in Milton Keynes. (At immigration, I was dressed in jeans and had a two-day beard, as I told the inspector
Derivative or Different?
There is a trend in the New York theater world today toward more participatory productions. That means that the audience may be having drinks and dinner at proper tables, and the actors wander into the room, often incorporating the guests
Symbolism
At the start of every airline flight there is an announcement about seat belts, smoking, emergency exits, oxygen, et. al. I often look around to find no one paying any attention whatsoever. Some airlines beg for your attention, some international
You Can’t Have It, Either
When I was in fourth grade, we were informed one afternoon at gym period that the girls' gym teacher was ill, so only the boys would be going. The girls threw a ballistic hissy-fit, and demanded that the boys not
Outside of the Herd
If you want to be heard outside of the herd, you must become comfortable with unique views and distinctive approaches. If you can't provide them, you're just one of the crowd. And the crowd isn't impressive. On Facebook, you find a
Dead Reckoning
What if you stopped consulting? Or stopped coaching? Or training? What if you simply expressed your expertise? I believe that writing, speaking, facilitating, training, consulting, coaching, ad nauseam, are merely transportation devices for our expertise. Some are "locals" and make a lot
Million Dollar Thinking
I'm finishing yet another Million Dollar Consulting® College here in Newport this morning, and my next one in December is a third-filled already. I'm wonderfully surprised about the lifespan of something I thought would run for a few years back