Why Professional Etiquette Is Overrated
Several years ago, I went to a networking event right near Washington, D.C.
One woman in the group introduced herself as an “etiquette expert.” Then, she gave everyone in the room one of her “best tips on how to be professional:”
Make sure your name tag is on the right side of your shirt/jacket and …
How To Get A Mentor
The first mistake most people make when seeking out a mentor is asking a role model to take on that responsibility. Mentoring is an enormous chore. Don’t underrate the undertaking of it. You are asking someone to take a personal interest in your development.
It reminds me of a first kiss. At least, that’s when …
7 Tips for Hearing More and Doing More
Listen up! Yes You! Listen up!
It’s not just for coaches and teachers anymore. Give the person speaking the courtesy of your attention. Your conversations will go smoother and faster. You will be able to get more done in less time.
This is especially true for face to face meetings. It is also true for …
Jump Over the Biggest Job Search Hurdle
The job market is rough these days. Well, perhaps that is an understatement. And, because of this, all of the traditional bottlenecks of a job search have gotten much harder.
So, today, we are going to walk through two very simple strategies, nearly guaranteed to get you through the most intense job search bottleneck.
What …
Hurricanes, Destruction and Rebuilding: The Only Constant is Change!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This catastrophic event sent shock waves across the country; she threatened the stability of our lives and underscored how little control we really have at certain times in our lives. With billions of dollars in property loss and the death toll having climbed …
Network and Link Up, Link In and Link Out!
Networking is about meeting people you have commonality, synergy, potential and chemistry with. Linking is what comes next. You meet and link and connect one part, thing or person with another, and make a personal branding bond or tie.
According to the English Club, linking is very important in the English language. If you recognize …
Personal Branding Weekly and Social Proof
EDITOR’S NOTE: First things first – Happy Veteran’s Day! A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, made a blank check payable to ‘The United States’ for an amount of ‘up to and including my life’… I’m proud to be an American and to have known some of the …
Personal Branding Weekly and Clarity in Social Communication
Editor’s Note: Have you ever experienced a low-ball salary offer and wondered what’s the best thing to do to come back from that? Author Skip Freeman, share some helpful tips to do that.
This week we covered that and what makes you valuable; the importance and power of Google AuthorRank (if you …
5 Easy Ways To Make A Great First Impression
What you say is often not nearly as important as how you say it. Most people underestimate the importance of making a positive first impression, while they overestimate their present ability to do so.
When you meet someone for the first time in any setting, your initial goal should be to appear trustworthy, likable, confident, …
14 Ways to Personally Thank Customers and Boost Loyalty
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions …