Author: Mark A Nutting
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Who’s to Blame?
Everyone wants to blame someone else for mistakes, accidents, or expectations not being met. Nobody wants to be blamed. Nobody wants the guilt that comes with being blamed. If someone is blamed they will feel guilty, perhaps confused, and more than likely defensive. If you are an owner or manager…
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How are You Getting Feedback?
Solopreneurship, is a recent term for entrepreneurs that are building their business as a sole proprietor. This can include artists, writers, designers, marketers, coaches, consultants, trainers, content creators, etc. While there are obvious benefits, such as having total control of your business, it can also be very challenging for a…
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What to Expect With Expectations
One of the biggest possible disconnects between you and your clients, customers, employees, volunteers, family members, etc. is when expectations are not met. This can leave one or both parties disappointed. We’ve all experienced things or people not living up to expectations. One personal example was when I went to…
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The Most Powerful Question
Whether they are sitting with you in a client consultation or they are coming to you to complain, people want and/or need to be heard. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to really listen, ask appropriate open-ended questions and acknowledge their concerns. It’s really simple, but maybe not…
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The Benefits and Cautions of Using ChatGPT (I didn’t write this!)
I’ve been doing a deep dive into how businesses can use the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) over the past month or so. After reading five different books on the future of AI and how to use it, it was time for me to get to the practical part. So,…
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Shifting (Career) Gears
This is my first post on the new iteration of marknutting.com. It’s really just an explanation of why I am now shifting my career focus. I’ve always been one of those people that is fascinated with many different careers. This is partly reflected in the diversity of experiences that I’ve…