Unveiling the True Role of Consultants: Beyond Identifying Problems to Understanding Influences
Every 10 seconds a company seeks external expertise to diagnose and solve their challenges. Ok, I made that timeframe up but you get the...
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Dave Newell
Jan 233 min read
People Don't Fear Change, They Fear Loss: Navigating Organizational Change
In the world of management consulting, we often encounter the maxim that "people resist change." However, this statement, while partially...
Stephen Belenky
Dec 19, 20233 min read
The Perilous Struggle: Why Founders Battle to Prioritize Working on the Business Over Working in the Business
How often do you find yourself canceling that vision session with your own team to accommodate a client or to simply cross a task off...
Stephen Belenky
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Beyond Surface Solutions: The Pitfalls of Consultants Who Miss the Core Issues
Every day countless organizations turn to consultants for expert advice and insights. While many consultants excel at identifying...
Stephen Belenky
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Authority Alone Isn’t Enough: A Hybrid Approach to Transformation
They say transformation is hard. We say not for everyone all the time. In business, the status quo dictates that transformation equals...
Stephen Belenky
Oct 24, 20233 min read
CANCEL THAT MEETING! A Guide to doing it right.
Meetings are an essential part of our professional life. They help teams collaborate, share ideas, and make informed decisions. Let’s...
Dave Newell
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Consensus vs. conviction
In our ever-changing business landscape, two powerful words often come into play: conviction and consensus. Both are important, yet each...
Stephen Belenky
Sep 22, 20232 min read
When Clarity Becomes Constriction: The Pitfalls of Overplaying Direct Leadership
Being direct is often celebrated as a mark of decisiveness, efficiency, and the ability to cut through the noise. There is indeed a...
Dave Newell
Sep 12, 20232 min read
What is a Brand Purpose?
by Dave Newell Brand purpose is a powerful concept that goes beyond simply selling products or services. It represents the higher reason...
Dave Newell
Sep 5, 20232 min read
A resistance to risk vs. creating forward motion - Why the tension? And why so difficult?
by Dave Newell The tension between managing resistance to risk and creating forward motion can be difficult for several reasons: 1....
Dave Newell
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Why your meetings are ineffective
Common reasons why your meetings might be ineffective: 1. Lack of clear objectives: Meetings should have specific goals and objectives....
Stephen Belenky
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Pressure is a privilege: Setting the conditions for pressure to effectively drive decision-making
Contrary to popular belief, pressure is a privilege. It’s a natural part of business but learning to navigate and leverage it can give us...
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