For all of us who have been both independent consultants and employees, the Deming impersonator Mike Micklewright explains the difference between both roles very clearly.
For some of us, the ever lasting conflict between security (having a stable job) and satisfaction (attempting to solve problems in a wide variety of industries) is not easy to break. Some find other income generating activities, others work as internal consultants for companies, others find jobs as consultants. Having a job also does not guarantee stability, and can sometimes make your mind "dormant", as you become used to a job's procedures and processes.
The key is to never lose the "consultant mindset", regardless of what you do for a living. Look at things from a higher perspective. Always think and make decisions as if you were the owner of the company. Constantly read about new things, share, learn. Experiment, Learn, Experiment again. Tap into the wisdom of crowds. Ask why constantly. Give yourself time to reflect and think.
We all have a consultant mindset. How often do you use it?
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