Are Your Expectations Too Low?
John was dying. He knew he had months at most to live and, at age 68, he evaluated his life for the first time. He remembered a quote from a book he read years ago by Neale Donald Walsch that went, “Somewhere between the ages of 40 and 50, most …
Why Are You Working?
What motivates you to get up and work each day? The answer to this question can help you refine your personal brand and position yourself in work that meets your needs. There are many reasons for working.
Financial Needs/Wants are reasons for workingThe obvious reason for working is to make money. Work provides you …
7 Memorable Out of the Box Ways To Stand Out
Personal branding inspiration you won’t likely forget any time soon.
1) Do something amazing with a basic, everyday object
Most people’s yoyo skills are limited to making one go up and down, if they can even do that, which makes Jensen Kimmitt all the more impressive.
One of the things I love about this clip …
Laugh Yourself To A Better Network (and Brand)
Having a good sense of humor – whether you are creating the laughter or simply enjoying it – is essential to getting people to know, like, and trust you and establishing an attractive brand.
Ask yourself, who are you drawn to – someone who expresses his or her sense of humor on a consistent basis …
Personal Branding Interview: Farnoosh Torabi
Today, I spoke to Farnoosh Torabi, who is a personal finance journalist, author and TV personality. The New York Times calls her advice “perfectly practical.” She is the author of the new book, Psych Yourself Rich: Get The Mindset & Discipline You Need to Build Your Financial Life. In this interview, Farnoosh talks about the …
You Have More Influence Than Ashton
The debate over quality vs. quantity is one to consider when using Twitter. The amount of influence a user has on Twitter is not direct reflection of the amount of followers. So the debate favors quality.
According to Mashable a study done by Northwestern indicates that celebrities with millions of followers are mostly ignored on …
Your Success Is Dependent Upon You!
When it comes to your brand, it is of utmost importance you scrutinize those who want to be part of your team. Teammates come in many forms. They may be people who want to contract or partner with you, be referred by you or refer others to you.
Whoever the teammate may be who you …
Personal Branding Interview: Brad Feld
Today, I spoke to Brad Feld, who has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur for over twenty years. He is the co-author of Do More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup, and the co-founder of the Foundry Group. In this interview, Brad talks about TechStars, his opinion on being born an entrepreneur, and …
Track Your Accomplishments to Boost Your Personal Brand
Accomplishments are an important part of your personal brand. No matter what field or industry you’re in, you always want to have a compelling story handy to tell potential clients or employers about yourself.
Not sure what your accomplishments are, or how to determine them? Make sure to read my previous post on How to …
Personal Brands: Stop Giving it Away
In case you don’t feel you’ve sufficiently waived your right to privacy, sign up for FriendShuffle. Once you connect this tool to your Facebook and Twitter accounts, your so-called friends and followers can see what web pages you opened and how long ago you opened them. We can join you or judge you, by clicking …