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The Consulting Dress Code

Apr 7, 2011 | Career Management

When I started out in consulting many years ago, the dress code was very simple. You wore a suit and tie every day; even if you were on the bench, sitting in the office all day. After all, you never knew when a client would show up for a meeting. It wasn’t a whole...

The Jimmy Buffett Approach to Career Management

Apr 4, 2011 | Career Management

For those old enough to remember Jimmy Buffett, but are unfamiliar with him, most would probably think he’s a washed up musician from the 70s who should probably be making either the local festival concert circuit or appearances on reality TV shows. In reality, he’s...

Is Celebrity Apprentice good business training?

Apr 1, 2011 | Career Management

I don’t watch a lot of TV, but one of my favorite shows is Celebrity Apprentice. Not that I think it’s quality TV by any means; I just get a kick out of seeing how petty some of these washed up rock stars and former Playboy models can act on national television....

My 5 Biggest Surprises from Consulting

Mar 29, 2011 | Career Management

I started as a Consultant right out of college. I interviewed with several of the top firms but my grades weren’t good enough – and I probably interviewed horribly – so I never got past the screening interviews. I ended up being hired by an excellent boutique firm...

5 Steps to Better Client Communication

Mar 22, 2011 | Communication

Communication is an important facet of developing relationships with your clients. What some consultants don’t understand is that little things they do – or don’t do – can affect their credibility and their professional reputation negatively. Here are five subtle...

How to Differentiate with Your Personal Brand

Mar 14, 2011 | Personal Branding

There is a lot of talk today about personal branding. The tools available are plentiful. Social media tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and the up-and-coming Quora allow you to easily get your personal brand out to the world. Create your personal brand...