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Category Archives: consulting
Are You Excitable?
It’s been awhile. Hello again. How’s the family? Yeah, the sun is starting to sneak out here in the northwest too. Yeah, I’ve been listening to a little Def Leopard, too. Ok, enough small talk. Onto the story. Rick and … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, consulting, Expectations, Happiness, Performance, Reputation, Uncategorized, Value
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Fun doesn't have to equal free. Does it?
I was chatting with Toby, this morning, about his “Professional Peer Referrals” post. And as I was describing my issues with the whole “pay to play” concept, something dawned on me. I have a really, really hard time charging people … Continue reading
Posted in consulting, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Value
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Professional Peer Referrals
For those that have jumped the fence into the world of consulting, the question invariably comes up on what is a qualified referral worth? Thanks to the Bay Area Consulting Network, I’ve found the first of what may become a … Continue reading
Posted in Career, consulting, Culture, Engagement
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