Differentiation is Easy, Once You Set Your Own Standard
When Dan Schawbel initially invited me to be a contributor on PersonalBranding.com I was honored but also confused about how a leadership and workplace communication expert could add value here. So, before accepting I took time to assess how I wanted to position my contributions.
I realized that personal branding comes down to how and …
Three Ways to Create Luck
Dave didn’t really want to go to the networking meeting. It was the fifth one this month, and he was getting tired of the bad coffee and the too-soft bagels. But he had promised Shannon after bumping into her at the store. She invited him, saying it was some exciting new group, and he would …
Lessons From Parenting: Rewarding Good Values/Character Spurs Motivation
If you are one of those people who wants to earn a higher salary (and feels you are deserving of more money) then this is the article for you! Candidates who feel they are driven more by money than by contributing to the mission of the firm, turn off employers. Everyone wants to be compensated …
Boost Your Personal Brand with Courtesy
I was watching the 2003 film, Tears of the Sun recently and falling for Bruce Willis as a US Navy Seal team commander who was, well, commanding but always courteous.
Backed by a team of equally manly guys with manners. Lieutenant A. K. Waters had to lead a beautiful doctor played by Monica Belluci as …
9 Startup Leaders With Brands to Emulate
What young startup leader/exec do you believe has created an exceptional brand for themselves?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only 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 of entrepreneurs …
10 Ways to Get Your Co-workers to Like You More
Forming stronger relationships with co-workers can not only make work more enjoyable, it can lead to significant forward strides in one’s success. Conversely, the inability to gain the acceptance of other workers can damage one’s ability to execute on daily tasks.
It is very rare that anyone can reach their goals without others in the …
Listen to the Stories, but Heed the Actions
Listen for the stories.
Believe the actionsA lot of companies tell great stories. Listen to them. They may include great folklore and mythology. However, pay special attention to what companies actually do. What they do is who they ARE.
This is another way of saying – Actions Speak Louder than Words
Some companies get …
Connections Drive the Better Opportunities
Magnetic Communication ties directly into the headline. Are you using all of your sensory skills to recognize your better connections for business as well as friendships? This refers to feeling good in one’s presence. There is a synergy, a higher energy level, and the added bonus of happiness when you are in communication with the …
Use Humor Safely During Your Next Talk
Many people advise new speakers to avoid using humor during their talks.
“It’s not a safe subject,” they say. “It will almost certainly backfire, and you could cause yourself a lot of trouble.”
Sure, if you have all the self-awareness of Michael Scott in a coma, yes, it will backfire. If you’ve been told to …
How to Tell a Better Story
Arrowsight CEO Adam Aronson is a handsome, intelligent, athletic, self-motivated and ingenious entrepreneur profiled last Sunday in the New York Times. He wrote a short autobiographical sketch of his life and career for “The Boss” column. I read this column every Sunday, because it’s an opportunity to “meet” successful CEOs from smaller or privately held …