The subtle career advantages of emotional intelligence in a data-driven world
What if I told you that one of your most valuable career assets doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet, can’t be measured by an algorithm, and won’t appear in any quarterly report?
In a world obsessed with metrics, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making, it might seem counterintuitive to focus on something as intangible as emotional intelligence.…
Why skills-first hiring may redefine your resume in 2026
I still remember the first time I revised my resume after working at that global marketing agency in Sydney. I spent hours agonizing over the font, the layout, making sure my degree from the University of Sydney was prominently displayed.
I thought that was what mattered: the credentials, the institutions, the titles. Fast forward a …
Build a career that markets itself in the age of AI
Have you noticed how the lines between personal branding and professional credibility have blurred? A decade ago, a solid résumé and a good reputation in your network were enough.
Today, algorithms shape visibility. AI tools help people showcase their skills faster, smarter, and often louder. The question isn’t whether you’re qualified. It’s whether the world …
Corporate Cultural Responsibility
Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
The pillars on which you build the foundation of your brand are truly important. Another essential consideration regarding that fact is some pillars are more complex than others.
Culture is one of those sophisticated systems of …
(En)Counter Culture
Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
Whether you realize it or not, we are at a pivotal juncture in the marketing and advertising industry. This industry is one that is (and always has been) located at the point where information, entertainment, politics,…
Addressing On-The-Job Injuries as an Independent Contractor
Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
In traditional employment, workers’ compensation represents an essential part of the employee-employer relationship that protects injured workers and businesses alike. Employees have job security and time to recover from their injuries, but if you’re an independent …
Teamwork Never Fails – Stop Blaming Teamwork at Your Small Business
Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
“What is teamwork?”
I posed this question to 12 leaders at a small regional credit union. We heard the traditional answers: collaboration, communication, working together toward a common goal.
Then one leader offered a definition that …
7 Ways VR Is Changing How We Work
Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
Virtual reality is a technology we once associated mainly with gaming, an accessory that makes digital worlds tangible. But it’s far more than entertainment. It’s now reshaping how we work across industries, from tech startups to …
10 Challenges that Entrepreneurs Face
Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2025 as part of the Personal Branding Blog relaunch under Brown Brothers Media.
Starting a business means facing hard truths about risk, money, and the sheer uncertainty of building something from nothing. These challenges haven’t changed much over the years; they’ve just become more complex in our connected, always-on …
Looking to Go Into Consulting? 6 Things to Consider First
Chances are, you already know what a consultant is — an expert in a particular field who uses their knowledge to help other businesses or professionals. You have a skill set that makes you a candidate to become a consultant, too, but going out on your own is certainly a challenge.
Fortunately, others have traversed …