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Why Does Everyone Have To Be “Right”

Is it true that schools now contract police during Debate Classes because each party to the debate is so intense; so confident that they are correct, that if they don’t win the debate or get the other side to accept their views, violence will break out?   Has the United States crossed the line where each …

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What Stops You from Being Yourself?

An insightful elementary teacher noticed our daughter had matching socks and called us into the school for a parent-teacher meeting. He told us she was changing, not participating in class, and developing an attitude. He knew our daughter as a creative, non-conforming spirit who dressed unconventionally, never wore matching socks, and participated enthusiastically in learning.…

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Twitter Personal Branding Q + A #8

Answers to some of the latest questions people are asking on Twitter about personal branding.

Chris Gillis, @thechrisgillis, twittered: Do you recommend that a personal account be used to communicate on behalf of a brand on a FB page? Or just the official page?

Jacob Share, @jacobshare: The best scenario, both for a company and …

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Personal Branding Interview #2: Stever Robbins

Today, I spoke to Stever Robbins, who is the host of the #1 iTunes business Get-It-Done-Guy podcast, which has received more than 7 million downloads on iTunes. His new book, “Get-It-Done-Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More”  is now available from St. Martin’s Press. I’ve interviewed Stever before back in early 2009, so …

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Are You Shifting and Growing With The Times?

Recently, I met a highly successful 37-year-old who was one the youngest ever CFOs in Silicon Valley. “Jason” had an impeccable resume and his higher education was obtained from the most prestigious universities in the country. He was a gentleman who moved out of an impoverished neighborhood into one of high regard. Jason felt as …

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Personal Brands: Surprise! You Are What You Like

Facebook’s magical tool

Facebook’s magical money machine is all in its signature “Like” button. Facebook isn’t selling advertisers on the likelihood you’ll buy something. Its click through rate is 1/10th of one percent versus Google’s nearly 10% of audience reached. The goal is getting your permission (without your realizing it) for the brand to announce …

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How The Social Network Movie Will Damage Zuckerberg’s Brand

The Social Network movie is coming out on October 1st and has already received substantial reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and other influential publications. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 100%, which is extremely rare for this type of movie, or any movie in general. The New York Post says “It’s the finest …