May These 3 Tips Get You In 1 Door
Whether you’re a recent graduate or someone who has been laid off, obviously you’re experiencing the challenges of getting a job. First of all, let me tell you that I’m almost positive this has little to do with you and everything to do with the economic condition we presently face. So stop beating yourself over …
Let’s Focus More on Human Behavior, Less on Algorithms
Over the last week or so, I’ve read a lot about posts from people trying to decipher what a statistical algorithm means about their influence and credibility.
“Oh no. Klout says I’m a 49 but I thought I was a 55.”
“My score went down. Should I be on Facebook more? Will Klout like me …
PowerPointless: 5 Non-Slide Ideas To Present Yourself Better
When trying to convey our own style so that people may give us credibility, why is it that we present ourselves in a similar fashion?
I’m talking of course about our ultra-reliance on PowerPoint.
This week, I’m going to do something outside of what I’ve ever done before – I’m about to deliver a presentation …
Fighter Shows It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself
As I write this post, a 52-year-old named Dewey Bozella won his pro boxing debut after serving 26 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit.
Think about that for a moment.
If you made your professional debut at 52, it would be fairly difficult, wouldn’t it?
Fortunately, we don’t have to begin our …
What Would Jobs Do?: Living Your Brand Steve’s Way
An outpouring of emotion flowed. Video tributes were uploaded. Cards and flowers were left at Apple Stores everywhere. People were moved to tears and imagining what else the man could’ve given the world with 20-25 more good years.
When was the last time you were moved this way by a person in business you didn’t …
Do You Know Your Enemy?: Identifying Your Brand’s Opposite
Green Day sings about knowing your enemy. Are they talking about personal branding in the song? Probably not. But when you think about what your personal brand stands for, it’s as important to consider your opposite. One tactic I use to help people position themselves and crystallize their difference is asking them, “What are you …
Where to Plant the Right Seeds for Your Brand
An author I very much respect told an audience that when it comes to building your online presence, you should plant many seeds. He’s right. But every garden can only have so many seeds. And as you build your personal brand, it can seem like a daunting task to choose exactly where to dedicate that …
5 Factors for Building True Fans Over Fluff
I’m going to go out on a limb and say I will probably never have a conversation with Lady Gaga or President Obama or Sanjay Gupta on Twitter. I am surprisingly OK with this. Because what I am having are conversations with people in my industry who, despite having nowhere near 4 million followers, have …
This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Work Schedule
Since I can remember, we’ve been preconditioned to think that being legitimate as a working professional is to work one job at one company from 9am to 5pm, 40 hours a week.
Well, the time has effectively come to challenge what we know on that topic for our own professional self-worth, if not out of …
5 Ways To Avoid Social Media Fatigue
It’s not easy establishing our own personal brands in the world. You have to blog, tweet, connect, and like…let’s face it, it can be rather exhausting to keep up this kind of consistency. No wonder I hear the term “social media fatigue” used more often. Yet, if it’s a given we all have to build …