Branding Tips from Goldman Sachs
I’ve followed Goldman Sachs in the news through good and bad since the onset of the credit crisis. After learning about their corporate culture and brand image through peers and as an intern, I developed a deep respect for the Goldman Sachs brand. Before 2008 Goldman held a very distinct position in the business world …
Are You Ready to be Interviewed for the First Time?
Getting ready to be interviewed should play an important role in your personal branding success. As your online visibility and your personal brand grows, there’s an increased likelihood you’ll be contacted for media and other interviews.
Being prepared for last-minute interviews puts you in charge and helps you successfully communicate your personal branding message.
It’s …
How to Maintain Connections Online When it’s Just Not in Your DNA
People like Dan Schawbel and Shane Mac impress me daily with their sheer connection determination and ability to follow up with people on a daily basis.
I, like many of you, don’t have this ability. Sure I can try to do it, but I will quickly burn out; the sheer energy required to stay constantly …
Some Very Interesting Personal Branding Statistics
The anecdotal and analytical data is everywhere. The rise of social media, blogging, search engine optimization, and the way people shop and do research online has changed the fundamentals of the marketplace. The shift has created new opportunities for personal brands with enough hustle to go get what they want. It has also created new …
Personal Branding Interview #2: John Baldoni
Today, I spoke to John Baldoni, who is an internationally recognized leadership development consultant, executive coach, speaker, and author of 12 Steps to Power Presence: How to Assert Your Authority to Lead (Amacom 2010). In this interview, John talks about leadership presence, influencing others, and more.
Is it possible to be a leader, but not…5 Good Personal Branding Habits For Bloggers
The best habits lead to effective results while becoming second nature so that you don’t even notice yourself doing them. Here are 5 worth making part of your blogging routine.
A word of warningBy taking on new habits, you build expectations of what you can do. Although you should try out all of these …
Do You Have a Free Prize Inside?
I just finished reading Seth Godin’s blockbuster hit, Free Prize Inside. If you have not read the book I would highly recommend it. Great content and great advice. I underlined, highlighted, and bookmarked this paragraph because I immediately thought of the connection to personal branding.
“We don’t insist on the biggest ads or the latest …
Personal Branding Interview: Michael Hyatt
Today, I spoke to Michael Hyatt, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. In this interview, Michael talks about how and when he started using social media tools, the impact blogging has had …
Announcing the MyDomain Brand .ME Contest Grand Prize Winners
Thank you for participating in the content and voting for your favorite personal brands. After two rounds of judging and input from thousands of voters, three individuals stood out from an outstanding group of finalists to win $1,000 Apple gift cards as category grand prize winners in the MyDomain Brand .ME Contest.
[Disclaimer: MyDomain is …
Twitter Personal Branding Checklist
This is adapted from the eBook, From Tweet to Hired: How to Leverage Twitter to Advance Your Career, which includes contributions from Dan Schawbel and Gary Vaynerchuk.
You have a Twitter profile that strengthens your personal brand. And your bio and background image exude your core values and align with your career goals. You’re growing …