Eric P. Butts

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12 Habits of Highly Successful Management Consultants

Management consulting is one of those things that chews up and spits out a lot of the people who try to take it on. My own wife would even tell you she wasn't sure how long I was going to last in this job (And to be honest, I wasn't sure either.)

But here we are, more than 10 years later and I've had a chance to put together my obervations during that time of what makes people successful in this field, and I want to share that with you right now.

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I think I discovered the last fax machine this weekend (and a related lesson you should be immediately applying)

“The only way we can take your order info is by fax.”

That’s what the voice on the phone told me… and she was 100% serious.

I mean, it’s 2021 and in the middle of a pandemic. Who is still using fax machines now, especially as an “only” option.

The most frustrating part was they told me the same thing last year and I learned there was way to send them the info they needed digitally, like EVERY business should be doing right now. The fact that I had to be the one to bring up this alternative has me questioning the future of our business relationship.

I’m writing to you about more than just a random customer service rant though…

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How to create your own luck in your career

hello my name is lucky

One of my high school teachers used to always say it’s better to be lucky than good.

I didn’t really agree with him but like many things, my perspective has shifted over the years. I can tell you many stories about where things could’ve gone a different way but this morning and last night, one particular situation is just on my mind.

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