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We’re Chris and Ben, and we own Indigo Anchor, a management consulting firm.
With more than 35 years of management experience, we’ve been in the trenches of real-life leadership. We’ve also reviewed decades of relevant research and stay updated on new findings daily.
Fads and hyped-up shallow ideas make us yawn (and sometimes shake our fists at the sky). Much of the conventional wisdom about success is simply wrong.
This site, Elevating What Works, is a starting point for anyone who wants to get better–personally and professionally. Substack is where our community lives, so sign up there to stay in touch!
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We are Anti-Guru
Truth comes from the careful evaluation of a preponderance of evidence, not from individual social media influencers or slick-sounding “thought leaders.”
Some popular ideas range from unhelpful to dangerous. Here, we highlight ideas that work, not ideas that are simply well-marketed. We carefully vet everything we share, and when new evidence emerges, we incorporate it into our thinking.
We Provide Expert Access at a Sane Price Point
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We are Evidence-Based, Relevant, and Fun
We have access to fancy databases and stay up on all the latest research. On Substack, we do a monthly research summary on topics related to leadership, management, personal development, and much more. We interview amazing experts, we share useful resources, and we’re personally accessible for live engagements.
We are Evidence-Based, Relevant, and Fun
We have access to fancy databases and stay up on all the latest research. On Substack, we do a monthly research summary on topics related to leadership, management, personal development, and much more. We interview amazing experts, we share useful resources, and we’re personally accessible for live engagements.
We Provide Expert Access at a Sane Price Point
Our Substack members have the option to access us via a monthly live Zoom where they can ask us questions, bring us scenarios, and more. Want to contact us now? Click here.
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“I can’t say enough how much this podcast has helped me with my career development and advancement. Each episode is full of delicious nuggets of practical wisdom, taken directly from a review of the literature and a wealth of experience, and delivered in the form of light hearted and honest conversation between friends. ”
“Insightful and thought provoking conversations to make your workplace a better space. Great listen!”
“Ben and Chris are absolutely fantastic at interviewing key guests and teasing out the valuable knowledge they have to share. This podcast is a must-listen for great and actionable advice on business and life. Thank you Ben and Chris!”