Here’s the way I see it -- consulting is a profession and those individuals who practice within the industry can do some relatively easy things to ‘up-their-game’ and clearly, distinctively, differentiate themselves and their practice as professional.

Dive into the challenges and insecurities faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners. Take a few moments listen for some practical advice, inspiring stories, and strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, embrace your unique talents and succeed in their ventures.

“One can choose to go back to safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”

One of the key differences between the consulting industry and the consulting profession, I believe, is the focus on delivering value to clients.

Ethics in Consulting With the Gabriel Al-Salem Foundation's series “Consulting Without Borders”.

Active listening is mandatory in organizations, and asking strategic questions to keep the process on track is equally critical…

….questioning is not a one-way process. Questions beg for responses - answers if you will.

“If I’m always providing answers to people, how is that developing them?”

…The Courage of Knowing When.

Often overused, warn-out, abused, and maligned; yet, great companies all had clear core values.

Don't trap yourself by blending into the 1.1 million consultants.

Try to get a management consultant to admit they need a coach. This is difficult. Is it the work itself? Is it our egos? Is it a combination?

Lions, tigers, consultants, Oh my. The negative press continues about consulting and I, for one,

am embarrassed.

Try to get a management consultant to admit they need a coach. This is difficult. Is it the work itself? Is it our egos? Is it a combination?

How to differentiate as a management consultant? Check out this blog for a list of two ways.

Management consulting is a great career in which to use your knowledge and expertise to help businesses succeed.

Reputation is all you have…

“The Japanese word shokunin is defined by both Japanese and Japanese-English dictionaries as ‘craftsman’ or ‘artisan’…

Your proposal can make the difference between booking a new consulting client, and delivering a generic elevator speech widely used by your competition.