The Grind (#184)
Three years ago, inspired by Brian Scudamore and Cam Herold, I wrote a Vivid Vision for our company describing what Acceleration Partners will look and feel like by January 1st, 2020. It[...]
Corporate Culture, It Starts at the Top
Often in business, the way forward is not or but and. That is, not abandoning one cornerstone for another; rather, adding other building blocks as necessary. It’s the cumulative approach that can streamline savvy organizations who are able to move beyond the fear of adding additional elements or layers. We’ve been seeing this trend in […]
The 5 Minute Success | Karen Briscoe | Episode #635
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Four for the 4th (#183)
This week’s Friday Forward falls over the July 4th holiday, a time when most people in the U.S. are on vacation, including me. Although I have never skipped a Friday Forward, I[...]
Can You Spot The Molotov Cocktail Client?
Historically, we have seen advisors selecting their ideal clients based on easily observed quantitative and qualitative factors. These often include (i) meeting a minimum of assets under management, (ii), shared values, (iii) preparedness to delegate, and (iv) being able to meet a specialist service need (estate planning, family business, business exit, etc.). However, based on […]
How to Grow a Professional Practice | Jeff Cohen | Episode #634
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Purpose & Pain (#182)
Last week, I attended a mastermind dinner in NYC on the topic of work-life integration. The host had hired a sketch artist to create a visual representation of our discussion so[...]
Disruptive Innovation Challenges Business Consultants to Understand Behavior
Consultants are facing extraordinary changes in every industry, which is making it harder to identify and execute sustainable solutions. How do you best support, advise and mentor your clients when they are faced with unusual “competitors”, that is, the Disruptive Innovators? Disruptive innovation is not new. Clayton M. Christensen first mentioned this theory in 1995. […]
Monthly Goal Check-In | Thor Conklin | Episode #633
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