Buck Bierly

Competent Clients? (Issue 998)

In which we are reminded that six of the scariest words in the client support world are, “Hey….No problem. We’ve got this.” Read more »

Too Quick to Prescribe (Issue 997)

In which we are reminded to ask (at least) one question before we recommend… anything. Read more »

It Took Me Years to Let Go (Issue 996)

In which we are reminded to ask questions that help friends and clients disentangle themselves from their businesses. Read more »

Oversights Undermine Trust (Issue 995)

In which we are reminded that, while small defects in presentations or deliverables are, largely, inconsequential, they matter. Read more »

Imitate (Issue 994)

In which we are encouraged to develop our skills by observing and imitating “the masters”.  Read more »

What Do You Know About Us? (Issue 993)

In which we are reminded that “Not much” is a weak answer when a prospect asks, “What do you know about us?” Read more »

Digital Technology Trends in Banking 2020-2025

March 11, 2020 Banking magazines Banking NY (Jan/Feb 2020), Banking Mid-Atlantic States (Issue 1 2020), and Banking New England (3/11/20) have published Clarity President Nick Miller’s article, Digital Technology Trends in Banking 2020-2025. He points to three trends that will be prominent in the banking industry: Digital transformation, including digital marketing, payments, analytics, voice recognition, … Read more »

The Last Steam Engine Train (Issue 992)

In which we are reminded that rising up a level often involves breaking things down to bits. Read more »

Clients That Fit (Issue 991)

In which we are reminded to cut ties early to clients for whom we’re not a good fit. Read more »

Erupting Hot Sauce (Issue 990)

In which we are reminded to notice and respond to the subtle signs that a client relationship may be going bad. Read more »

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