I am more an 'insultant' than a consultant... I scold people for a fee.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes himself as more of a critic who scolds people for a fee.
- In plain terms
- I'm a critic who scolds people for pay.
- What can you take from it?
- Be willing to critique even if it feels uncomfortable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value hard truths?
- When should a critic step back?
Another view
Not all clients want to be scolded.
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