4 Ways Your Personal Brand Wins with No
Without a doubt technological advancements, especially in digital media, have expanded the way business is carried out. Never before have business transactions and communication been so quick, effective, and cheap. A lot of small businesses and entrepreneurs have this digital revolution to thank, given the ease of starting up a new business endeavor.
With the …
Can’t Resist a Handshake
Last week we witnessed a very scrutinized handshake at Nelson Mandela’s celebration. Unless you have been unplugged for the past week, you saw Obama and Raul Castro, brother to Fidel, grasp hands. No matter what side of the political fence you are on, we have seen the power of touch and significance of a handshake. …
Re-Defining Religion: An Interview with Allison Josephs
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Allison Josephs. Allison is a noted speaker, spiritual leader, and the founder of “Jew in the City,” an organization dedicated to re-branding Orthodox Jews and Judaism through the world using digital media. Last month, the organization held its second annual “Top 10 Jewish All-Stars Awards and Red …
Your Job Search Gold Mine
I believe that virtually everyone in our society is underutilized. One of these days, I will explain what I mean in more detail. Until then, I want to touch on one not so small reason why I believe all of us are underdeveloped, underpaid, underopportunitied, and underaccomplished (Merriam-Webster, please forgive me) — and how you …
Network During the Holidays: Light Up Your Personal Brand
We tend to get lazy over the holidays, which is one of the things that makes us enjoy this time of year so much. There’s hot cocoa, warm fires, and a little extra free time to relax. One of the last things on your mind is your personal brand.
But the winter is not an …
Fast Track Business Development in 2014 Now!
Typically, during the last two weeks of December business slows down a bit for entrepreneurs. The inflow of email will decline as will client appointments. Take advantage of everyone else being in the holiday frame of mind. This gives you added time to focus on your wish list as well as hand you a head-start …
I Have the Qualifications. Why Am I Not Hired?
For you, the only thing you want is to get a job. For the hiring manager, making the hire is a priority competing with many others at the same time. So what is going on in the hiring manager’s mind? Most hiring managers take no pleasure in the hiring process. It’s just one more thing …
Plan Your New Year’s Personal Branding Strategy
We are approaching the end of the year. This means it is time for planning our New Year’s resolutions. Every year companies plan their future growth, sales and income expectations. Similar to companies, I believe every year people should plan their career growth and expectations as well.
Start thinking what you want to achieve in …
Interview: What Inspires You?
Most recruiters want to know the single most important thing about you, which is: do you know yourself? You may not hear the literal question, “what inspires you?” during a job interview. However, your being able to articulate what inspires you, may be the linchpin to scoring the job you want.
Inspiration is that thing …
Personal Branding Weekly – It’s Hard Time
‘Time is of the essence – time is money’. Perhaps we think this phrase to be a tad bit trite, as we have heard people say it over and over again, so much so that these words fall upon our ears passively, like hearing some insistent, broken record in dire need of a new track. …