Delivery Beyond Expectations Brings Exponential Results
When you stop to consider being graded in school where an A+ super-ceded all expectations, or a corporate review indicated the same, you smile remembering how it felt. You reflect back as to the difficult road you took to get into that top spot. It was of importance that you get there proving to yourself …
I Disagree with Dale Carnegie
If you haven’t read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, then you’re missing three quarters of what you need to know to succeed – in whatever venture or job you’re in.
How do you feel about that?He gives you some pointers – life rules, really – that will instantly change …
Personal Branding Interview: Kerry Patterson
Today, I spoke to Kerry Patterson, who is the Cofounder of VitalSmarts, and the New York Times bestselling co-author of Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. His latest bestseller is called Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success. In this interview, Kerry reveals findings in his latest book, how to prevent …
Counter Age Bias and Build Persona in the Workplace
I’m hearing about this from a lot of people on both the top and bottom of the demographic scales. Boomers are not up to date enough technology wise and and Gen Y’s don’t have enough experience and have their own rules for working.
According to Ellen Alcorn, Monster Contributing writer, “It’s the fastest-growing category of …
How The $#*! You Say Affects Your Brand
It’s my turn to host girl’s night and my dining room and kitchen are buzzing with the sounds of my girlfriends’ laughter as we begin to open a bottle of red wine. “Is that a vase of money on your desk?” asks Victoria. “Yes, my name’s Adriana and I’m addicted to dollar slot machines. (We …
3 Secrets to Creating a Wickedly Bold Brand
If you’re looking to show up, stand out and stake out your territory in this economy, here are three ways you can create a wickedly bigger, bolder and more provocative brand. This is about reframing the vision of your brand. Ready to position yourself at the front of the pack Y/N?
Passion perfects personalityOK. …
A Cup of Coffee to What Seth Godin is Trying to Accomplish
Seth Godin’s initial ideas were rejected over 900 times.
Thirty different book proposals, to thirty different publishers.
But Seth had an idea he knew was worth spreading.
Warner Books eventually did pick up Seth’s first book, “Business Rules of Thumb”, in 1984. And the very week he handed in the final draft, Warner Books signed …
Ideas for Promoting Your Ideas
“Sell the sizzle, not the steak,” said Elmer Wheeler.
Wheeler’s key message has always been that you have to focus on communicating the selling proposition; the primary reasons why others will want to buy your products, services, or ideas. Many people have innovative ideas for expanding and enhancing their images, reputations, businesses, or brands; but …
Making Good Decisions
You are required to make decisions everyday. Some are small and insignificant, yet others have enormous implications for your personal brand, career, relationships and happiness.
Sometimes you make mistakes and bad decisions. You may have blind spots, areas in the decision-making process you tend to miss or ignore. These blind spots may be linked to …
Is Your Brand Too Integrated With Social Media?
As discussed many times, it’s important for entrepreneurs and individuals to link their personal social media profiles on corporate sites, on their email signatures and into their day to day activities.
Too much of anything is a bad thing?But this brings up an important question – is there a time when a brand is …