Success Story: Build Your Personal Brand to Land Major Clients
From time to time, I receive success stories from the Personal Branding Blog readers and those that have also benefited from reading Me 2.0, which was recently named to the New York Times job search summer reading list. The most recent and interesting personal branding success story comes from Jason VanDusen, who is the Vice …
Personal Branding Interview: Jon Gordon
Today, I spoke to Jon Gordon, who is a motivational speaker, consultant, national bestselling author and author of his latest book called Training Camp. In this interview, Jon talks about how you can get what you what, how you can maintain a positive spirit, and how you should handle goal setting.
What is the formula…Personal Branding Interview: Jeremy Schoemaker
Today, I spoke to Jeremy Shoemaker, who has successfully branded himself as “Shoemoney” across the web. He is an internet entrepreneur by trade, as well as a speaker and top blogger. In this interview, Jeremy talks to use about how he’s branded himself, some of the tricks he’s used to stand out, why he’s succeeded …
Personal Branding Interview: Peter Mortensen
Today, I spoke to Pete Mortensen, who is the communications lead for Jump Associates and author of Wired to Care. In this interview, Pete talks to us about how important empathy is, especially in a time of economic crisis and uncertainty. He also mentions the benefits of empathy at a company, how companies can brand …
The Five Laws of Being an Interesting Brand
The strategies and channels we’ve been using are becoming weapons of mass destruction and tools of great opportunity. We’ve seen brands, such as United Airlines, tarnished when a single person produces a YouTube video after a bad customer service experience. We’ve seen other brands succeed, such as Susan Boyle’s viral bonanza on the internet and …
The Personal Branding Success Triangle
I just got back from a short vacation in Atlanta, where I connected with a few friends and was actually able to unplug myself from the personal branding world. You probably noticed my lack of activity on Twitter and other social services as a result. I finally had the chance to reflect on the past …
Personal Branding Interview: Bob Jennings
Today, I spoke with Bob Jennings, who is the coauthor of The Adversity Paradox. Bob views the poor economy as a transformational opportunity—those who emerge stronger will be the success stories of the future. In this interview, Bob talks about key traits that he looks for when hiring new employees, and more information on why …
REPORT: Professional Networking Dominates Job Boards
As you a already well aware, I believe that job boards won’t exist in the future and that the transaction between hiring managers and applicants will be completely networked. Therefore, your network will become your only insurance policy and people will become the ultimate asset to your career. You won’t be conducting a job search …
Personal Branding Interview: Scott Shane
Today, I spoke to Scott Shane, who is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University and the author of Fool’s Gold?: The Truth Behind Angel Investing in America. In this interview, Scott talks about how entrepreneurs can discover new opportunities, advice for young entrepreneurs trying to make it in this economy, and …
Personal Branding Interview: Gaylan Nielson
Today, I spoke to Gaylan Nielson, who is the co-author of FAKE WORK and the CEO of The Work Itself Group, Inc. In this interview, Gaylan explains what “Fake Work” is, why it exists, how companies can avoid it and then shares some examples. This information is important for companies and people who are looking …