Inside the Mind of a New York Times Book Review Editor
Today, I spoke with Sam Tanenhaus, who is an editor at the New York Times Book Review. He’s got quite the job, receiving hundreds if not thousands of books. As an upcoming author and friend to many other authors and people who want to get into the publishing business, I thought it would be a …
Playgirl Magazine Star Gives Personal Branding Advice
Today, I spoke with Madison Hildebrand, who is a playboy, millionaire real estate mogul, author and much more. Madison explores various topics from a very unique angle, including passion, perception and of course, brand. We can learn a lot from someone who has been in the public eye in ways that Madison has, yet still …
Learn How to be an Effective and Influential Communicator
Today, I speak to Bert Decker about effective communication, including the significance and some useful tips for successfully communicating your message to others, in and out of the workplace. This is clearly a very important topic to go over, especially because people have short attention spans, make quick first impressions and enjoy good presentations.
Why …
7 Personal Branding Tips for College Graduates
Guest post by David G. Heiser, college senior and intern.
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It’s strange to think about it because it’s only October, but for seniors like me, entry into the real world is quickly approaching. We may not want to accept that our final summer …
A Single Email Can Make or Break Your Personal Brand
Today, I speak with Will Schwalbe, who is an author and long time publishing rockstar. One of the most overlooked aspects of one’s personal branding strategy is their use of email. Email is used a lot in our communications, sometimes more than phone and in-person meetings. If you don’t brand yourself properly in every single …
A Journey into the Mind of a New York Times Reporter
Today, I speak with Sarah Lyall, who is a reporter in London for the New York Times. I try and get in her head about social media’s impact on traditional media, as well as how to be a successful journalist, and the importance of breaking from from your geography to work abroad.
What is your …
Exclusive Interview with NY Times Bestselling Author Dan Ariely
Today, I spoke with Dan Ariely, who is a professor at MIT and Duke University, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. This made for a very interesting interview and it’s in both podcast and written form below. You will learn about some of the irrational behavior we do on a reoccuring basis …
Uncovering Many Brand Misconceptions with Martin Lindstrom
Today, I speak with Martin Lindstrom, who is one of the premier branding legends. He spends a lot of his time consulting Fortune 500 clients, speaking, writing books and researching trends in branding. During this interview he uncovers some brand misconceptions and reveals the truth, using his experience and research.
Martin, in your words, what …
Success Story: Accept a Facebook Friend Request and a New Job
I love hearing your personal branding success stories, so if you have one, please email me ([email protected]) and I’ll post it on this blog.
Today’s source of inspiration comes from one of my good friends, Scott Bradley. Scott, just like Jason Alba, Ann Handley, Chris Russell, Tiffany Monhollon, Adam Salamon, Rebecca Thorman, Paul Gillin, Drew …
Need a Source of Inspiration to Stand Above the Poor Economy?
Today, I interview John Seabrook, who is a writer for The New Yorker and book author. The theme for today is inspiration. I think everyone needs some inspiration in their lives to get them through the good and bad times. The problem many people have is that they don’t know where to find inspiration, in …