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Doubled my income with 1/3 of effort and zero stress
These are the results of my new product launch compared to my job in consulting.
Jul 22
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Rustem Karymov
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Lateral hire consultants must race against time to make a manager promotion
In two years, they must become standalone consultants and effective managers.
Jul 3
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Rustem Karymov
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A dramatic turnaround from a struggling consultant to scoring a fantastic win
The first year is the most difficult for consultants. They can't score meaningful wins, and it feels like never-ending torture. Let's discuss how…
Jun 19
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Rustem Karymov
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The most common mistake in slide-making process
Junior consultants often obsess over slide design. But, the most common problem is that they don't allocate enough time to think. Then, they wonder why…
Jun 12
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Rustem Karymov
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Don't Get Robbed at Your Next Performance Review
Imagine working hard and receiving positive feedback, but then, at your first performance review, you get a 'Concerns' rating. That's what happened to…
Jun 5
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Rustem Karymov
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Mistakes CTL (counsel-to-leave) consultants regret about
CTL cases have risen dramatically as the consulting industry continues rightsizing through layoffs. Unfortunately, many consultants haven't been given a…
May 29
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Rustem Karymov
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The Trap of Average Performance
60 to 70% of consultants operate in the average performance tier. They get trapped in a constant struggle and have no idea how to break out. But it is…
Apr 9
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Rustem Karymov
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Lateral Hires Have The Toughest Time In Consulting
They still don't know how to work well, but they cost the full price and are expected to compete with tenured colleagues. This is especially tough in…
Apr 1
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Rustem Karymov
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I Thought I Was A Hiring Mistake
Imposter syndrome is a serious problem for consultants. We joke that we hire exclusively insecure overachievers, but experiencing it firsthand is no…
Mar 25
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Rustem Karymov
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I Thought I Was A Hiring Mistake
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Can You Create One Impressive Slide Per Day?
Consultants often prioritize process work over content. People tend to gravitate toward what they are comfortable with. But a lack of quality content…
Mar 18
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Rustem Karymov
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The Biggest Misconception That Hurts Your Productivity
Leaders teach you to work in iterations. They'll ask you to show them early drafts. But in fact, this approach hurts you. You develop a reputation as a…
Mar 13
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Fix the Most Common and Damaging Mistake
You would be surprised how often consultants misunderstand their tasks. It is quite a basic mistake, but it hurts consultants in a big way.
Mar 11
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Rustem Karymov
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