Episodes dealing with soft skills, people or culture issues as the central theme.
Two seasoned consultants sharing their unexpected journeys into consulting and what has kept them engaged in the field throughout their careers. Here are 4 things you should learn about getting…
Is it difficult to find work these days if you’ve spent your consulting career as a generalist? What is the real value of broad experience in today’s market and is…
It’s that time of year. Overeating. Overthinking. Overimbibing. But full of festive spirit and reflection. What are YOU reflecting on this last week of 2024? On this show we have…
There’s a train of thought that says all consultants are in sales. Maybe. But there is definitely a change in bizdev as you progress from Analyst to Partner. Making the…
Management consultants often grapple with the challenge of articulating what they do while simultaneously questioning if what they do truly matters. Watch this episode for 6 takeaways you need to…
Finding and landing clients can be a daunting challenge for even the most seasoned professionals. Consultants want genuine opportunities to help solve problems and make a meaningful impact. There are…
In the fast-paced world of consulting, the ability to ask insightful questions can be the key differentiator between average and exceptional performance. Here are 7 things you need to know…
The rise of AI in consulting is akin to the demise of the buggy whip industry in the early 20th century. Just as the automobile rendered buggy whips obsolete, AI…
For ambitious consultants aiming to establish themselves as thought leaders and advance to senior decision-making roles, deliberate career planning is important. Here are 5 tips for actively managing your consulting…
We spend our lives gaining knowledge of the world around us. Unlearning things, making room for new knowledge or corrected or updated knowledge, is a skill we aren’t usually taught…
With focus on people, practical tips, managing uncertainty, anticipating trends, and weighing digital impacts – our annual Christmas Special is chock-full of useful and relevant stuff for consultants. We Discuss:…
The digital age has offered countless opportunities for connection, but the depth and authenticity of these connections often fall short. Check out these 5 strategies for growing professional communities. We…
Consulting is known for long work hours, lack of work-life balance, tedious work, and sometimes lack of meaning. Here are the 5 things you should know about consulting and disillusionment.…
The Corporate IT group is sometimes viewed as a black hole consuming resources and getting in the way of getting business done. Perhaps there’s widespread misunderstanding of what Corporate IT…
Clients don’t hire consultants to learn about our unique frameworks or totally novel perspectives or listen to our thought projects on topics like AI, data strategy or new product development.…
Vacation is a great time to contemplate life, work, and life and work. The two can frequently be at odds for most people. When we can relax our brains for…
Which is worst? Too much ego in the workplace, not ENOUGH ego in the workplace, an inability to read the room and tune to the right level of ego needed…
Company culture is important, but not as important as profitability. Layoffs are necessary. Business is business… But you don’t have to treat your people like garbage. They’re your most valuable…
With the year ending, and folks in various stages of vacation and merrymaking, the Consultants Saying Things team wanted to get together for our annual Christmas Special. Â This year…
Social media is a wonderful, terrible thing. It is a cosmos of tools that allow us to be our best or, perhaps more often, our worst. If we’re a knucklehead…
