Category: Interview

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Personal Branding Interview: Bestselling Author Susan RoAne

Today, I spoke with Susan RoAne, who is a bestselling author and speaker. Her latest book is called Face to Face: How to Reclaim the Personal Touch in a Digital World. In this interview, we spoke about online communication versus offline communication, and the differences in technique. Susan also mentions how to manage your own …

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Personal Brand Equity

Global firms spend billions of dollars a year in the pursuit of building and maintaining strong brands. They know that a strong, recognizable brand can drive revenue growth and mitigate competitive risk. Even in times of recession, some gutsy marketing executives request marketing dollars to continue brand building because of the effect a strong brand …

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Personal Branding Interview: Debbie Weil

Today, I spoke with Debbie Weil, who is known as the top expert when it comes to CEO blogs. She’s been very effective at positioning herself and has even wrote a book called The Corporate Blogging Book to further her brand over the past two years. Debbie is a very talented blogger and I’ve been …

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Former Playboy Editor Spills His Journalism Secrets

Today, I spoke with Jamie Malanowski, who is a former managing editor for Playboy. Jamie gives you the inside scoop, from behind the scenes, on how to build a strong personal brand in journalism. We go over how he got his job, how the Playboy brand has impacted his personal brand, some tips and how …

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Personal Brand Economic Survival Tactics

Today, I spoke with Mary Ellen Slayter, who is the senior editor for SmartBrief on Workforce. Our focus for this interview was on economic survival tactics for both the employed and unemployed. Mary gives great advice about how to ask for a promotion, even when budgets are tight and people are getting laid off. She …

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“Cool” Personal Brands Create a Lasting Impression

Today, I spoke with Del Breckenfeld, who is the Director of Entertainment Marketing at Fender® Musical Instruments Corp. and the author of the “Cool Factor.” In this interview, we discuss what makes a “cool” brand and Del gives you examples of both company’s and people who are very recognizable and successful based on their “coolness.” …

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Personal Branding Interview: Stever Robbins

Today, I interviewed Stever Robbins, who is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, Harvard grad and radio show host. We talked about leadership skills at all levels in an organization, how to survive and thrive in this economy, how people can define their own success, and more. You’ll hear Stever’s background and what he’s learned along the …

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How to Find True Happiness and Be Successful in 2009

Today, I spoke with Gretchen Rubin, who just might be the happiest woman on earth.  She shares her happiness tips everyday on her world famous blog (over 17,000 subscribers), while blogging at the Huffington Post, being an author of several books and, soon, taking over the world.  In this interview, Gretchen reflects on 2008, gives …

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The Same Laws Apply For Personal Brands as Any Brand

Today, I spoke with John Gerzema, who is the Chief Insights Officer for Young & Rubicam Group and an author.  We discuss the three main challenges marketers face in today’s marketplace, what the brand bubble is and how to measure it, as well as his five-stage model for brand creativity and change.  John, then gives …