Ideas

Who doesn't love a good mystery? It’s fun to take risks, but in the consulting world your client might not share the same love of the unknown.  Not knowing the outcome of something is scary, but where’s the reward if you’re not willing to take a risk? In this short video, Flawless … [Read more...]

“Can I be honest with you?” Brace yourself, because usually nothing good comes after those words. We've all been in that situation where we try to package our frustrations into “feedback.” Everyone knows these conversations lead nowhere. So before you waste your time with fruitless … [Read more...]

In today’s business world, fear is all around us. Many companies want to drive fear out of the workplace. Flawless Consulting author Peter Block thinks differently. In this short video, he explains how to properly address fear. Peter says that we should let go of the idea that fear can be driven … [Read more...]

When contracting, you and your client are bound to eventually hit a rough patch.  Your client will want to see evidence of where you have succeeded before.  In this short video, Flawless Consulting author Peter Block discusses how to address these situations.  Peter says that these questions are … [Read more...]

Everyone deals with resistance in the workplace, but what if you’re the one causing it?  In this short video, Flawless consulting author Peter Block shares some tips on how to recognize and deal with your own resistance.  Peter explains that if you are a participant in the world you are helping … [Read more...]

Everyone is born with something they’re good at, but today’s business world fails to take advantage of the gifts we are born with. In this short video, Flawless Consulting author Peter Block shares his thoughts on discovering your assets. Peter says that focusing on our gifts is what’s most … [Read more...]

Today's business world is patriarchal, characterized by high control systems.  Daily, workers are becoming more dehumanized. In this short video, Flawless Consulting author Peter Block discusses how to be impactful in a patriarchal world. Peter says the most powerful thing we can do is to hold on … [Read more...]

In the business world, people want to play roles. The tendency to adhere to this role playing language often hampers authentic conversations. Role playing language gets you nowhere. In this short video, Peter Block gives some tips on combating role playing language. He says that a good way to have … [Read more...]

This beautifully lain out and informative sketch created by Laurens Bonnema illustrates his journey through Flawless Consulting: 3rd Edition. This sketch can serve as a quick reference, or as a reminder of the steps in Flawless Consulting. You can see the full-size image here. If you haven’t … [Read more...]