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383: How to handle a "horri...

09.25.2023

For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we answer a question from our audience. Facing a "horrible" client is a common experience in the business world. You could say that it is part of ...

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09.25.2023 383: How to handle a "horrible" client (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we answer a question from our audience. Facing a "horrible" client is a common experience in the business world. You could say that it is part of ...
09.20.2023 382: How and when a consultant must disagree (Strategy Skills classics) Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 382. For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics, where we discuss when a consultant must dissent and how it should be done. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used ...
09.18.2023 381: How to get to $500k per month in 4 years (with Samuel Moses) I recently had a great conversation with Sam Moses, which I think you will enjoy. We speak about how Sam managed to build a $500k in revenue per month business in just 4 years. We cover a lot of ground ...
09.13.2023 380: Private Equity Firm CEO on Power, Success and Getting Results (with Rick Walker) Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 380, an interview with an experienced founder, leader, and thinker across a variety of domains, Rick Walker. In this episode, Rick walks us through his leadership journey, how he built his first company in his ...
09.11.2023 379: Ex Microsoft AI Strategy Expert on Strategy and Vision in the era of Artificial Intelligence (with Brian Evergreen) Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 379, an interview with the author of Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, Brian Evergreen. Autonomous Transformation provides a blueprint for leaders and managers who have aspired or ...
09.06.2023 378: Director of the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, Dr. Andrew White — The New Archetype of Business Leadership Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 378, an interview with the director of the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, Dr. Andrew White. In this episode with Dr. Andrew White, we delved deeply into ...
09.04.2023 377: The Fourth-Generation CEO of Premier Dental, Julie Charlestein — How to Create a Healthy Succession Plan Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 377, an interview with the author of How to Lead Your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges, Julie Charlestein. In this book, Julie gets vulnerable about her experience as an emerging leader ...
08.30.2023 376: The Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, Tiffani Bova — The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 376, an interview with the author of The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth, Tiffani Bova. This book details exactly how your company can adopt an Experience Mindset, at scale. It’s not ...
08.28.2023 375: The first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, Atif Rafiq — Decision Sprint: The New Way to Innovate into the Unknown and Move from Strategy to Action Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 375, an interview with the author of Decision Sprint: The New Way to Innovate into the Unknown and Move from Strategy to Action, Atif Rafiq. In this book, Atif shares the breakthrough methods to put ...
08.23.2023 374: Wharton School Professor of Management and Vice Dean for the MBA for Executives Program, Mauro F. Guillén — Embracing a post-generational mindset to live a long and fulfilling life Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 374, an interview with the author of The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society, Mauro F. Guillén. In this book, Mauro unpacks a sweeping societal shift triggered by demographic and technological transformation. Guillén argues ...
08.21.2023 373: CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, Jerry Colonna — Leadership and the Longing to Belong Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 373, an interview with the author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong, Jerry Colonna. In this book, Jerry guides us on a journey of reunification with the disowned parts of ourselves, the myths ...
08.16.2023 372: Former President of Disney Stores Worldwide Jim Fielding — Leading Consumer Products Groups at the World’s Largest Media Companies, Leading Disney Stores Worldwide, Time Management, Biggest Lesso Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 372, an interview with the author of All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading Authentically, Jim Fielding, where he delivers an inspirational leadership story told from the perspective of an ...
08.14.2023 371: McKinsey’s Emily Field — Power to the Middle, Reimagining the Roles of a Mid Level Manager, The Key to the Future of Work Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 371, an interview with the author of Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work, Emily Field. In this book, McKinsey thought leaders Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily ...
08.09.2023 370: Harvard MBA Manisha Thakor — Financial Services Thirty Years Career, Hungry Ghost Mindset, How to Stop Being a Workaholic, Dealing with Work Addiction Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 370, an interview with the author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough”, Manisha Thakor. In this book, Manisha shares her candid journey out of the Cult of Never Enough—a painful mindset that tells ...
08.07.2023 369: World leading expert on perfectionism, Thomas Curran — The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 369, an interview with the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, Thomas Curran. In his book, Thomas calls for both introspection and broader, societal change. He shows what we can ...
08.02.2023 368: Should I email the full deck to participants before the strategy workshop? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills, where we answer a question, "Should I email the full deck to participants before the strategy workshop?" Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in ...
07.31.2023 367: Are the analyses always the same for a strategy workshop? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills, where we covered a topic about analyses. - Are the analyses always the same for a strategy workshop? In other words, what determines the analyses you should undertake ...
07.26.2023 366: What if the client demands more analyses? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills, where we cover a topic about what to do if the client demands more analyses. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy ...
07.24.2023 365: What happens if the client asks for proof of the strategy? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills, where we cover a topic about what happens if the client asks for proof of the strategy. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in ...
07.19.2023 364: How confident must I be to lead the workshop? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills, where we cover a topic about understanding the readiness and level of confidence required to go out there and lead. Here are some free gifts for you:Overall Approach ...
07.17.2023 363: What is corporate strategy? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss the most important concepts you need to understand in order to advance your career. Be reminded about what is Corporate Strategy and how is it ...
07.12.2023 362: What is a conceptual thinker? (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we explain what it means to be a conceptual thinker and how to demonstrate this skill. If you work at any major consulting firm – and especially if you want ...
07.10.2023 361: Former McKinsey Consultant Darryl Stickel — Building Trust With Consulting Clients, Testing Trust Deficit Within Your Team, Sharpening Trust as a Skill, The Most Effective Levers You Can Pull To Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 361, an interview with the author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World, Darryl Stickel. In his book, Darryl outlines his groundbreaking Trust Unlimited blueprint for building trust. Stickel moves away from the ...
07.05.2023 361: Why you should read Bill Matassoni's memoir (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss why everyone should read Bill Matassoni's book, MARKETING SAVES THE WORLD. Every now and then, someone comes along and makes the subject of management both ...
07.03.2023 360: Columbia University’s Steven Cohen, Environmentally sustainable growth Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 360, an interview with the author of Environmentally Sustainable Growth: A Pragmatic Approach, Steven Cohen. In this book, Steven explores the causes of environmental degradation and examines what sustainability looks like in practice and outlines ...
06.28.2023 359: Ex senior McKinsey Partner and worldwide strategy practice co-leader, Kevin P. Coyne (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic with Kevin P. Coyne, founder of Coyne Scientific. He is the former Director and co-leader of both McKinsey’s Worldwide Strategy Practice and CEO transitions practice, and the host of The Consulting ...
06.26.2023 358: Workshop structure, process and outcome (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from week 4 of the Corporate Strategy & Transformation study. The previous podcasts discussed each of the elements which together comprise the visioning workshop. This podcast discusses the workshop structure, how ...
06.21.2023 357: Philosopher Ivo Brughmans — Paradoxical Leadership, Management Consulting, Polarities, Dilemmas, The Metaphor of the Bus, Being Driven from Inside Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 357, an interview with the author of Paradoxical Leadership: How to Make Complexity an Advantage, Ivo Brughmans. Paradoxical Leadership reveals how to transform divisive dilemmas into creative solutions and paralyzing polarization into a constructive dialogue. ...
06.19.2023 356: Former Bain & Company Director Michael Farmer — Differences Between McKinsey, Bain and BCG, Strategy Consulting, Helping Ad Agencies and Their Clients Navigate the Changes in the Media Landscape, Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 356, an interview with the author of Madison Avenue Makeover: The Transformation of Huge and the Redefinition of the Ad Agency Business, Michael Farmer. He also wrote the award-winning Madison Avenue Manslaughter, an inside view ...
06.14.2023 355: McKinsey senior partner, Kate Smaje. Winning in the age of digital and AI Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 355, an interview with the author of REWIRED: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI, Kate Smaje. The book REWIRED delivers a road-tested, how-to manual that Mckinsey consultants use to ...
06.12.2023 354: Former Microsoft executive & CEO of Snowflake, Bob Muglia. The future of AI Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 354, an interview with the author of The Datapreneurs: The Promise of AI and the Creators Building Our Future, Bob Muglia. In this book, Bob helps us understand how innovation in data and information technology ...
06.07.2023 353: Management skills analysis challenges (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from the power sector corporate strategy study. A stream of our consultants is assessing the management skills of senior EI managers and executives to manage the transformation process. This process has ...
06.05.2023 352: Corporate strategy analysis process (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from the power sector corporate strategy study. In this critical podcast, we focus on two things. First, we discuss the reason why corporate strategy studies rely so heavily on executive workshops. ...
05.31.2023 351: Advanced predictive problem solving (Turquoise Eyes: A Novel about Problem Solving & Critical Thinking) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss advanced predictive problem solving. Turquoise Eyes started off the groundbreaking new genre developed by FIRMSconsulting that combines compelling narrative while teaching problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Set after ...
05.29.2023 350: Finalize the overall storyboard for the client (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss how to finalize the overall storyboard for the client. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/7LXOL_KDZYQ Click here to see the full study and here to ...
05.24.2023 349: Business unit strategy: Core & critical (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss the role of the business unit strategy stream within a corporate strategy study. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/mSNDAvmXjzA Click here to see the full ...
05.22.2023 348: Dr. Luana Marques (Harvard professor), How to transform anxiety into power Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 348, an interview with the author of Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power. Bold Move is Dr. Luana Marques’ unique, tried and tested method to get you out of your rut ...
05.17.2023 347: How to start shifting to the career you've always wanted - Author program Q&A 7 (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
05.15.2023 346: How to write a book even if you're "too junior" - Author Program Q&A 6 (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
05.10.2023 345: Martin Reeves (Boston Consulting Group), The Imagination Machine Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 345, an interview with the Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, BCG’s think tank for new ideas in management and strategy. Martin has authored numerous books, including Your Strategy Needs a Strategy and The Imagination ...
05.08.2023 344: Should I wait to publish a solo book? Author Program Q&A 5 (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
05.03.2023 343: Is it expensive? Author Program Q&A 4 (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
05.01.2023 342: What is the ROI? Author Program Q&A 3 (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
04.26.2023 341: Ex McKinsey expert on war games, John Horn. How to read your competitors Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 341, an interview with the author of Inside the Competitor's Mindset, John Horn, where he shares proven techniques to help businesses think like the competition and understand why they act the way they do. Inside ...
04.24.2023 340: Is it a good time now or should I wait until I become more senior? Author Program Q&A 2. (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
04.19.2023 339: Is this good for my career at this point in time? Author Program Q&A 1. (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
04.17.2023 338: Yale's Ryan McAnnally-Linz, What makes a good life? Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 338, an interview with Ryan McAnnally-Linz, coauthor of Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most. This book provides readers with jumping-off points, road maps, and habits of reflection for figuring out where their ...
04.12.2023 337: How publishing a book fast-tracked me to partnership (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from a 10 episode program to help our clients and customers measurably, radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published ...
04.10.2023 336: Initial logic and objective function (Strategy Skills classics) For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from the Corporate Strategy & Transformation study. In this phase of the podcast series, we are focusing on week 4 when we are bringing the entire leadership team together to help ...
04.05.2023 335: Sandeep Chennakeshu, How to build a resilient and lasting business Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 335, an interview with Sandeep Chennakeshu, the author of Your Company Is Your Castle: Proven Methods for Building a Resilient Business, where he describes how to assess and systematically build a company’s business model, financial ...

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