2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

Latest Episodes:

The Role of Profit in a Creative Enterprise Nov 15, 2017

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Blair has some questions this week and David has answers. The topic is profit - what it is and the targets firms should be setting.

Mea Culpa Nov 01, 2017

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David offers to help Blair remember all the times he's been wrong over the past couple decades. Then Blair says he'll be happy to reveal all of the places he's wrong now but doesn't even know it yet.

The Science Behind Structuring Roles Oct 18, 2017

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David reveals some of the science behind the extensive research he has done over the past couple decades to develop a key part of his Total Business Review. Blair asks him to explain the three roles principals cannot let go of, along with the three roles they should give up first if they want their firms to really thrive.

The Business of Expertise - Part 2 Oct 04, 2017

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Blair revisits David's new book, interviewing him on the two chapters that cover the important topic of positioning: "Distinguishing Between Vertical and Horizontal Expertise," and "Principles for the Less Exchangeable Positioning of Expertise."

Seven Words You Can't Say in Business Development Sep 20, 2017

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David and Blair discuss a list of words Blair came up with that you should avoid to keep you out of trouble and in control of the buy-sell relationship.

Paid Time Off or Earned Time On Sep 06, 2017

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Blair needs a vacation. And David is blown away by how little time principals take off.

An Introduction to Blair Enns Aug 23, 2017

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David asks Blair to describe his work and his passion for the creative entrepreneurial community, and they discuss how where he lives has such a huge impact on what he does.

How to Drive Your Employees Bat Sh*t Crazy Aug 09, 2017

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The issue of how principals manage their employees continues to pop up for David year after year, and Blair is worried that he might have this problem in his own firm.

Being Like Everyone Else Jul 26, 2017

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Blair restrains himself from going off on a rant about who his clients choose to learn from.

An Introduction to David C. Baker Jul 12, 2017

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Blair interviews David about who he is and why people should pay attention to what he has to say - if they should at all...