:: There are many ways of marketing your consulting services. But first, make sure you have a plan! Similar to planning a vacation, you have to know where you are going before you make your specific plans. How could you choose your choice of travel, and what to do once there, without knowing where you Read more...

:: Does one of the following describe you? Your business is on a roll. You’re ready to take that next step to grow your business even further. But you’re having second thoughts. Is this really the right time? Are there any negative consequences you’re not considering? What important details could you be missing? Your business Read more...

:: I get asked a lot about all the various nifty tools I use to run ThinkResults (and me to be honest!), so I decided to pick four of my faves and share them with y'all. I count on these to run aspects of our business every day and don't know what I do without Read more...

Had enough of corporate life? Thinking of hanging out your own shingle? Many people consider consulting as an alternative to a career working in corporations or small businesses. The flexibility and challenge of being your own boss can be exciting. But before you take the leap, examine your assumptions. For example, do you know the truth Read more...

  If you receive an audit notice from the IRS, do not panic. First, read the letter completely to see what they are auditing. If you can handle the audit yourself - without getting emotional or defensive (or rambling) - then do so. If you don’t have the time, hire a professional to deal with Read more...

As consultants we often face an overwhelming volume of data, to-do items, and just general communication. In our brave new world of email, instant messaging, social media, twitter plus the occasional phone call it can be hard to sort through the list of possible tasks and decide what to do next. One exceptionally useful tool Read more...

If you have been engaging with my thinking on building thriving 21st century organizations, you will know that this is the best time to be alive as we live in an open and connected world. If this is our first encounter, I look forward to connecting and learning from your thinking. That is what is Read more...

EXECUTIVES LOVE TO TALK ABOUT PLANNING... most complain their processes don’t work very well. Harvard Business Review reports that only 11% of CEO’s believe that strategic planning is worth the effort. Most planning processes are too complex, and only document decisions already made. CEO’s have the responsibility to make their planning processes effective; I believe the key is to Read more...

Recently I was asked to be a panelist for the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) town hall in Silicon Valley. The @NWBC is a non-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to Read more...

Charlene Li, WIC's featured speaker for February, spoke on “Leadership in the Digital Age.” She presented on how relationships are formed in this digital era, how to become a thought leader, and offered tips on developing a communication strategy, setting goals, and increasing engagement.   Thought leaders are inspirational, empowering, visionary. As a thought leader Read more...