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June 13, 2020 by Eric Butts Leave a Comment

How to make sure you’re focused on the right things in your career

I just realized I’ve been holding out on you a little bit.

So for that I apologize and I’m going to make it right today.

You might be wondering what I’m rambling about now but I need you read this because it’s important.

But before you do, I need you to keep one thing in mind.

What I’m about to tell you is purely based on if your goal is to accelerate your career as fast as possible…

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Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: career, career advice, career management

August 16, 2019 by Eric Butts Leave a Comment

Bandwagon sports fans might be onto something smart for your career

When it comes to baseball, my kids are San Francisco Giants fans first.

It hurts my heart a little bit because I represent Chicago in all things sports (and pizza!), but there’s a good explanation.

When we moved to the bay area in 2010, the Giants were really good — like, so good it was a decent bet they were going to win the World Series if it was an even year.

Then there was the fact that my Chicago Cubs were underperforming…

… again…

There was so much disappointment growing up a Cubs fan, where this infamous moment was probably the lowest point:

So the reason I somewhat begrudgingly stood by and allowed such a thing to happen is this…
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Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: career, networking, professional networking

April 7, 2019 by Eric Butts Leave a Comment

What’s the common thread between Baskin Robbins, Dr. Pepper, and Management Consulting?

This idea randomly popped in my head today about the similarities between Dr Pepper, Baskin Robbins, and the world of management consulting.

The answer: flavors. I’ll explain.

Many will recognize Baskin Robbins as having 31 flavors of ice cream but fewer probably are aware that Dr Pepper supposedly has 23 flavors making up that sweet nectar.

Similarly, most people think of consulting as one thing. Those people would be woefully incorrect in that assessment. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: career, career advice, career management

October 9, 2016 by Eric Butts 2 Comments

What to do when you hate your project

Consulting Project Exit Plan

I can’t remember a time when I’ve seen so many colleagues leaving the firm. Some people are jumping because of a unique opportunity not available within the firm. Others quit go to a competitor (ouch!). I remember when I made a change to a competitor and there were a whole lot of questions about the why. Part of me just needed a change but I also knew that the firm’s timing wasn’t going to work for me, so I acted accordingly.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Management Consulting Tagged With: career, career advice, career management, consulting

November 9, 2014 by Eric Butts 6 Comments

3 Reasons Average Students Should Have Confidence They Can Become Good Accountants

bad student can become great accountant

 

Do you believe an average student can become a good accountant?

That was all the message I received this morning said. No context, no nothing. I ignored it at first and then considered writing an equally short response of “it depends,” but thought there are probably other people questioning if they can go from “average” student to rockstar accountant. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Accounting Tagged With: accounting, career, college major, cpa

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