Tools Don’t Matter, Skill Does
In the ongoing debate over the existence of social media experts, people point to the ever changing landscape of social media as their evidence that there’s no such thing as experts. The anti-expert side argues that the mere fact that social media tools pop in and out of existence, or that they dramatically change their …
4 People Skills to Instill Trust and Build Rapport
Today, a lot communication and relationship development is done through email and social media. While these methods can be effective, they don’t have the oomph of in person contact. Connecting through digital means is usually brief and impersonal, whereas connecting face-to-face allows for deeper conversation and greater engagement. The problem is that people have become …
Dinner Table Talk Can Jump-Start Your Kids Career!
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. –Eleanor Roosevelt
Pairing great food with great discussion is somewhat of a dying art in the home front. But here’s an argument for bringing back the old-fashioned dinner hour (or 15 minutes) table talk to your family’s routine. A little bit of effort …
Does Your Resume Scream Out Your Age?
The contribution we have delivered during our career is one of the things we are usually very proud of, and it can often span decades. When we prepare our resume, we want the people who review it to see that we have value added and expertise in our field, which is part of our personal …
Build Your Brand Trust on Social Media
Where does your business rate on the consumer trust meter for your brand on social media?
According to a study by market researcher, Ipsos, 38% of people have recommended a brand they “like” or follow on a social network. Word-of-mouth recommendations have become the norm for brand followers. Nielson reports that more than 90% of …
Public Speaking: Turning My Fear Into Fulfillment
Fear of public speaking comes very close to the fear of death; Comedian Jerry Seinfeld mentioned it during one of his shows. For Seinfeld it may not be as bad, but for me it was always a big fear and I never really dared to be the lonely one at the podium. As a coach …
MYTHBUSTING: Solopreneurs Don’t Need Facebook Business Pages
When Facebook started out, it was the premier platform to share photos and personal experiences with friends. It still is with great success, but in line with keeping up with the times, Facebook is more than just a place to meet friends. Where it was uncommon to find businesses using Facebook, it is now more …
Dolphins or Sharks – The Need for Both in Business
Most people think of sharks as solitary, lone wolf hunters. And they are.
Most people think of dolphins as always smiling, social creatures. And they are.
Both are extremely efficient at what they do … and that is … SURVIVE.
One does it by using a winner takes all strategy. The other by a more …
Recruiter Misconceptions, Part 1
Last week I got an email from a job seeker. She said she had been unemployed for 11 months and went on to say “Ihired an executive search firm in month three with the understanding they would fully market me so I’d have a job in three months.” In this article, I want to …
How to Start Building Your Personal Brand Today
If you’re having trouble balancing long-term personal brand building and career development with the requirements of your day-to-day job, I have the perfect book for you.
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results is a highly readable book that provides a fresh perspective on planning, accomplishment, and success.
The ONE Thing immediately …