Building Relationships Organically – Part 1
When we don’t need anything and simply interact with the people around us—with the other students in our classroom, the other players on our sports team, the other professionals in our office, our neighbors next door—we build relationships organically. Proximity leads to conversation and shared experiences, which brings us closer and leads to more conversation …
Personal Branding Interview: Nancy Ancowitz
Today, I spoke to Nancy Ancowitz, who is the author of Self-Promotion for Introverts®: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead and a business communication coach specializing in career advancement and presentation skills. In this interview, Nancy explains what the advantages and disadvantages of being introverted are, gives self-promotion tips for introverts, shares some advice from …
Personal Branding Interview: Frances Cole Jones
Today, I spoke to Frances Cole Jones, who is the author of The Wow Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today’s Business World and and founder of Cole Media Management. In this interview, Frances goes over controlling your reputation, how to sell yourself in any given …
Maintaining Networking Momentum After You Land the Job
Networking is something many job seekers get into reluctantly. It can feel awkward if you haven’t done much of it before. What do you do, where do you start?
Losing your job, especially, can make you want to hold back from meeting new people and talking about yourself. What will you say when they ask …
Personal Branding and the Digital Economy
The world is changing and it’s going to have a monumental affect on every profession and person. The rules and boundaries have shifted as the internet and social networking have evolved into staples of our everyday lives.
Change is inevitable – growth is a choiceThe world economy is in the process of going digital …
The Excellence Equation: Passion and Commitment
When someone seems stuck in their career and unsure of their next step, a question they’re often asked to answer is, “What are you passionate about?” That seems like a logical starting point. After all, when you’re working on your passion, whatever it is, the belief is that you’ll enjoy yourself more and be more …
Personal Branding Interview: Mark Goulston
Today, I spoke to Mark Goulston, M.D., who is a business advisor, consultant, trainer and coach trained as a clinical psychiatrist and author of the new book, Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone. In this interview, Mark compares listening and speaking, goes over the elements of persuasion, shares some tips …
What is Your Digital First Impression?
You only get one chance to make a first impression.
You have all heard that saying before and I’m willing to bet that most of you don’t find much insight in those words. And at first glance you would be right – but lets dive deeper and look at this statement in context of our …
How to Talk About What You Do
How do you respond when someone asks, “What do you do?”
Most people reply, “I’m an accountant,” or, “I’m a writer.” What follows is usually a polite nod, an awkward silence or a blank stare.
Everybody has pre-conceived notions about accountants, and writers, and every other profession. If Bob hated his first chiropractor, he may …
World Wide Rave with Your Personal Brand
Great video from David Meerman Scott author of the new book entitled World Wide Rave.
While you watch the video think of the implications for your personal brand or your business and what you can be doing to get ahead and reach your goals!
What is clear is that those who do something different and …