🌴 32. Business phrases we REALLY need to stop. using feat. Alan Weiss

In this Talk the Walk replay from yesterday, I riff with the prolific author and consulting expert Alan Weiss, who has written over 60 books on consulting.We dive deep into popular business phrases and challenge their validity. Alan shares his candid thoughts on sayings like 'the customer is always right,' 'work smarter, not harder' and 'failure is not an option.' You'll hear practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives on these commonly accepted truths. Join us for a lively discussion filled with wisdom and humour. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:42 Casual Conversation and Catching Up04:07 The Customer Isn't Always Right07:22 Debunking Business Phrases11:07 Workplace Dynamics and Remote Work14:15 Profit-Driven Misconceptions16:16 Exploring AI and Its Impact on Consulting17:06 The Future of Consulting in an AI-Driven World18:41 Audience Interaction and Personal Reflections19:13 The Value of Failure and Resilience20:43 Accountability and Authenticity in Business26:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life27:53 Rethinking Retirement and Lifelong Contribution29:07 Final Thoughts and Parting MessagesPre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.