Where You Wear Your Badge Matters
This may come off as a bit of a rant. And, for that, I apologize.
My intent is to help you by helping yourself.
And, by helping others to clearly see your name and perhaps skip a potentially embarrassing situation.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a Millennial, a Gen Z, a Gen X’er or …
While In-Transition You Still Have a Brand
More than ever, when you are in transition you should have a brand. Why? you ask. Because that is how you differentiate yourself and stand out from the proverbial crowd.
Branding is not about what you like but about what employers like. Your branding statement—whether in writing, on the Internet, or spoken via your elevator …
How to Reset a Bad Work Day
Most people don’t wake up ready to start the day like Snow White singing to her helpful little birds. Most days you get caught up in the hustle and bustle and have to push through, and then, there are the bad days when you’re just not feeling it.
The alarm goes off late. Your forehead …
Whatever You Do, Here’s How to Find Meaning In It
A big goal that most people share in common is that everyone wants to do something that they love. Whether that’s working a particular career, not having a career at all or focusing on something else, everyone has a passion that drives them. It’s exciting to think about getting to a point in your life …
Lessons You Will Learn the Hard Way Before You Succeed
There are some lessons you can learn by reading books and some that you can only learn by experiencing. Unfortunately, those are the ones that you learn the hard way. Sure, you can also learn these lessons by listening to old and wise because they have already been where we are but most of the …
These 13 Skills Will Improve Your Branding Efforts
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free …
Your Stellar Work is Your Brand
Stellar work is your personal wealth: your worldly goods, trust fund, gold stash, life preserver, money in your pocket, and 401(k). It is the investment in yourself that no one can take away and no depressed economy or down market can diminish.
“In the football world, it’s called making plays. Everyone in the game is …
How Twitter Moments Can Grow Your Brand Visibility
Social media is the main form of communication for brands and their audiences. People use their networks to leave feedback, search for information, make a purchase, and share what they had found with others. Twitter is still at the top of the social engagement list, and there are several ways you can use their Moments …
Improvisation Is The Thing
I recently moved and as part of this effort I’ve become painfully aware of a few things.
One — My tools are scattered.
Two — The places I used store “stuff” no longer exist.
Three — I need to create new shelves, workspaces, and mentally geocached locations.
Although this was not the first time I’ve …
How To Choose Between a B.A. and a B.S. In Business
As you look ahead to starting a career in the business world, whether your plan is to work in a corporation or to strike independently and start your own business, you know that getting the right education is going to be key. But when it comes to earning a business degree, do you know whether …