Mastering the LinkedIn Connection
We’ve all done it.
That lazy LinkedIn connection request.
We collectively need to stop.
Take 2 and Personalize It
Before sending that next LinkedIn Connection request take 2 minutes and make it personal. Here is a video that shows you how in less than 2 minutes. Let the person know how you met, where you …
Mastering the LinkedIn Unvite
There are times when you realize you need to pull back.
I’m talking about LinkedIn invites.
And, there is nothing wrong with this.
Why Unvites are OK and When to Use Them (video)
Reality Check
Have you ever sent out a bunch of LinkedIn invitations? Who hasn’t?
Maybe you just joined a new company or…
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
The Fact is …
You have to keep learning.
You need to continue adapting.
Your Career Depends On It
The modern definition of a career is changing. In the past you could work at the same job year-in and year-out. You could put in your 20, 30 or even 40 years of service. Then get …
Your Best Gift for 2016
Last year is history.
It’s time to look forward.
This is about your future.
The Gift
There is a gift you can give yourself that will provide you with more than any other. It’s a simple one and it’s one that you’ve had with you all along. Too many of us take it for granted. …
What do you want … Money, Labor or Access?
When you are asking for help.
What do you really want?
What do you really need?
I typically see requests for one of three things.
You may be able to get all three.
However, you should know what you want before you make the ask. As you think about what you need to grow your …
Fixed or Growth — Why Your Mindset Matters
What’s your mindset?
Is it fixed?
Is it growth?
Why your Mindset Matters
Everyone has a mindset. That’s a given. However, not everyone’s mindset helps them achieve, strive and accomplish all that they are capable of on a regular basis.
I recently finished Carol S. Dweck’s book “Mindset” – which coincidentally is on Bill Gate’s …
How Do You Do Your Best Learning?
Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic
How do you learn best?
Most people experience the world through their five senses – sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Some people have become more honed or attuned to using one sense over the others. And, depending upon the situation and what needs to be done with the stimuli (the information) …
Why do Pay it Forward Fridays?
Why Fridays?
Why not every day?
Well, you’ve gotta start somewhere!
And the obvious question …
I’ve also been asked … Why Pay It Forward?
Well the answer is simple … because I can.
Guess what? So can you!
The idea, the concept and the practical application of paying it forward it easy. There is …
Growing your Network is your Job
Everyone talks about networking.
But who is doing it right?
Is there a right way to network?
Networking just to Network does NOT make Sense
This is the title of an article I wrote for Entrepreneur Magazine. The point of the post was that when you network you should have a reason and a purpose. …
What’s On Your Tool Belt?
Everyone brings their own tools.
Everyone wears their own tool belt.
It’s how we address challenges.
Whether they are business related, technically oriented or social in nature.
Everyone has skills they bring to the table.
In today’s modern society everyone has instant access to information. However, that’s not enough! Just knowing about stuff, just having …