A Cup of Coffee to a Better 2011 To-Do List
To paraphrase a quote I read on Twitter the other day, “I can’t believe another year has passed and I’m not the better person I was supposed to become.”
Alas, there will always be more to do than can possibly get done. But instead of adding to your endless list of to-dos, take a moment …
Brand Yourself an Entrepreneur
2011 will be a turning point for many, if not most, Americans. The realization that companies, businesses, corporations, organizations, and yes, even local, state, and federal governments will no longer assure jobs and take care of employees will finally be realized.
Yes, many unemployed and underemployed people will need to create their own jobs by …
We All Wear Masks and Disguises
People make assumptions about who you are from their observations. They learn about your personal brand from what they hear and see. Your words, appearance, and actions combine to create a picture of who you are and what is important to you.
As Dan Schawbel recently commented on Facebook, “You get to decide what face …
Twitter Personal Branding Q + A #10
Responses to recent tweets by people about personal branding and Twitter, starting over, LinkedIn, and more.
Stephen Fells, @StephenFells, twittered: Is it better to tweet under a brand or a personal twitter account?
Jacob Share, @jacobshare: Is it better to use a hammer or a drill? It all depends on what you’re trying to do.…
Your Networking Piggy Bank
Would you be motivated to network if whenever you shook hands with someone, you got a penny? Would you be inspired to take action if you got a nickel when you shared information with another? How about if you got a dime when you provided encouragement to a person who was down? The answer to …
Reviewing Your 2011 Writing, Publishing, & Brand-Building Goals
There’s a crucial difference between setting your 2011 your brand-building goals and reviewing your brand-building goals.
The difference between setting and reviewing your writing and brand-building goals can mean the difference between achieving your goals or letting another year go by without significant progress!
It’s never too early to review your goals, and it’s impossible …
Brand Integrity Brings Increased Business
Upon becoming an entrepreneur, I was advised to build my brand and to become as consistent as a box of cereal. Upon catching my attention, I immediately asked, “How do I build my brand?”
In my opinion, three elements are key for successfully building your brand:
1. Take some time to reflect back on your…5 Personal Brands with Great Facebook Pages
Today, Facebook has more than 500 million active users globally, with half of its users logging into the site every day. Are you leveraging Facebook as a personal branding tool?
Making the most of face timeThere are two ways you can use Facebook for personal use: create an account or create a page. While …
Personal Branding Interview: William C. Taylor
Today, I spoke to William C. Taylor, who is a cofounder of Fast Company and coauthor of the national bestseller Mavericks at Work. His latest book is called Practically Radical. In this interview, William talks about new trends that are shaping the workplace, obstacles individuals are facing right now, how to stand out from the …
Personal Branding Pledge for 2011
This is my year.
This is the time when I re-launch my life.
I blast away to my dreams and my visions.
I leave behind ties that bind me for no reason.
This is the season of my greatest leap forward, into my zone.
I decide who I am and how I want to be …