Elevator Questions
There are a lot of resources out there related to the elevator pitch.
The networking gurus all agree that when it comes to building meaningful relationships the key to success is being interested in the other person.
From that perspective, having an elevator pitch may sound silly. On the other hand, having good elevator questions …
What Makes Employees Love Their CEO
CEOs are everywhere, but great ones are far and few between. Hitting sales goals and keeping costs inline are achievements that good CEOs must meet in order to keep stakeholders happy, but it takes more than that to get accolades from employees.
“It’s very hard to be a great CEO,” says Paul Winum, senior partner …
Personal Branding Weekly – 6 May 2013
Quality beats out quantity every time and the quality of this week’s posts were rich with valuable insights and included posts from the Young Entrepreneur Council and Chamber of Commerce.
Here’s what we covered:
5 Intangibles Brand You as a Premium by Deborah Shane 5 Tips for Selfless Self-Promotion by Chamber of Commerce The New…How NOT To Motivate Your Employees
When I worked in sales for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, there was a weekly staff meeting to discuss team news and department updates. While I always looked forward to the interactive element of these gatherings, there was one component of these discussions that used to drive me and many of my colleagues crazy.
Periodically, our …
Branding Yourself as a Visionary Employee
Every company in nearly every industry lives and dies by the leadership and visionary thinking within their organization. Firms that possess true leaders who execute on daily tasks while motivating other employees are the companies that consistently innovate and win in the end.
Visionary thinkers are unique and, due to their rarity, employers go above …
Happy 10th Anniversary to the “First 90 Days”!
In 2003, Harvard Business School Press published professor Michael Watkins’ book, The First 90 Days, described on the book jacket as “Critical success strategies for new leaders at all levels”. Ten years later, the book has become the go-to guide for professionals transitioning into new leadership positions, and is being updated and expanded in a …
Arm Yourself With Facts Before Making a Decision
How many times have you made a serious decision based on your gut feeling? Or played a hunch? Or followed your inner spirit guide?
While making a decision based on your gut feeling may seem like a good idea, you need to make sure you have as much pertinent, factual, real-world based information before you …
12 Tips for CEOs Making Their First TV Appearance
What’s one tip you have for a startup founder who is making their first TV appearance as an expert?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program …
10 Things I’ve Learned About Business from Mountain Biking
Whether you know how to ride a bike or not. Whether you’ve ever been on a trail, let alone a Mountain Bike in a forest. There are a few things I have learned from 20+ years of Mountain Biking that I think align quite closely with what we all deal with in our everyday work …
Just Say NO to Career Dissatisfaction!
If you are happy with your income, employer, and opportunity for career development, read no further. Consider yourself fortunate and be thankful. If you feel there is definite room for improvement, however, then I encourage you to read on.
The 2008/2009 Salary.com job satisfaction survey found that the majority (65%) of ALL American workers admitted …