Branding Your Linkedin Profile For Job Search
Your Linkedin profile and your resume are each used differently by employers and used for different purposes.
However, I get asked all the time if making your Linkedin profile identical to your resume is a wise idea. Linkedin must think it is … since they have an app that automatically loads your profile data into …
5 Ways Improv Comedy Made Me a Better Marketer
In this article, you’ll learn…
– The basics of improv comedy, and how they can be applied to marketing
– How thinking like a comedian will inspire collaboration and creativity in your organization
By day, I am a Marketing Manager, and I truly enjoy what I do. After all, marketing has always been my passion, …
Personal Branding Weekly – 8 April 2013
Be sure you take a moment and read Peter’s post about Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths and the myth that so many believe – “Only executive and managers need a personal brand”. Please weigh in – is this something you believe? Or someone close to you?
Did you miss out on GlassDoor’s post about the …
Why And How To Wow Your Customers
World-class customer service is the best business development strategy of all-time.
When you exceed customers’ expectations, they will continue to buy from you, and they will tell their friends to buy from you as well. Renewals and referrals create a solid foundation for a profitable business.
When I worked for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, our …
6 Reasons Why Your Interviews Are Not Going Well
There are dozens of reasons why some job interviews don’t go well. Contrary to popular belief, these variables don’t always have to do with the job seeker nor are they indicative of that individual’s career potential. As an applicant, if you feel you’re not interviewing as well as you could be, you’re not alone.
Why…Spotting Keirsey/Myers-Briggs Temperaments at a Glance
Last week, I wrote about how knowing the different Keirsey Temperaments, could help you interact with different people you encounter. This week, I want to give you a basic understanding of how you could spot these different types.
There are four basic Keirsey Temperaments — SJ, SP, NT, NF — created by psychologist David Keirsey, …
Sheryl Sandberg: Gen Y Women’s New Guru?
Sheryl Sandberg : The Next Guru for Modern Women in the Workforce!
The recent attention given to Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, has brought her celebrity status and controversy over how to educate the next generation of women to become leaders and their own advocates. She’s written a book called “Lean In: Women, Work, …
Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths: Part 3
This is part 3 of a monthly series where I am sharing ‘myths’ of personal branding. While these myths are typical within Japanese culture, they can easily be debunked in other cultures around the world as well. Make sure to also read about myth #1, “I have to give up my group identity” and myth …
Say YES and Get Ahead
There is a fairly recent movie called “Yes Man” starring Jim Carrey. The premise was simple … say yes to everything!
To most people saying yes is NOT the first thing that comes to mind when asked to do something.
Think about the last time a friend asked you to drive them to the airport. …
5 Daily Gratitudes Lifestyle
A little gratitude goes a long way. A card, some flowers, and even the simplest “thank you” can say more to others than you can claim in any article, sales pitch, or blog. These signs of gratitude aren’t just gestures though. They are part of a lifestyle that needs to be implemented within your brand …