What Executives Can Learn From Dog Owners
“You can tell a lot about a man by the way he treats his dog….” anonymous
Surprisingly, dog owners and trainers can teach valuable lessons to business owners about establishing and maintaining good relationships. And while dogs are known to be loyal to their owners, there are some things owners do to advance the bond, …
Freelancers, Make Sure You Get Paid
Running your own freelance business allows you to make all the rules and work with the people you want. However, it also means you wear all hats, including the billing and collections departments (unless you hire someone to do it for you). There are many possible frustrations to running a freelance business, but probably none …
Facebook Groups & Pages Benefit Personal Brands
Groups on Facebook have become a hub of activity, especially for brands. When Pages were launched, Groups remained a place for sharing information, learning, and networking on a similar topic, issue or concern. Today groups can help build your personal brand’s Fan base and create more social interactions.
Many brands and businesses focus on their …
Plan for a “Tech Day” when Starting a New Job
How fast can you come up to speed? Of course, we all want to say right away and that we’ll hit the ground running.
This is a question and an idea that is asked and expected of everyone coming into an organization. It is incumbent of the management of the company to make it as …
Staying Personal While Expanding Your Business
It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to build a business large enough that they cannot manage every aspect of it themselves. For the few people that do succeed at doing this, however, there are unexpected challenges. For starters, the larger your business is, the more difficult it is to maintain a personal touch. Large companies quickly acquire …
The Discomfort Zone: An Interview with Dr. Marcia Reynolds
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Marcia Reynolds, author of the new book, The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, October 2014). Dr. Reynolds works with clients around the world who seek to develop effective leaders, and understands organizational cultures, what blocks communication and innovation, and what …
Asking Creates Unlimited Opportunity
The shy or demure person, who may be as equally talented as the more outgoing, will not be as likely to get as far ahead in business. That’s why a “friendly ask” is the best tool for business, and it is one strategy that most everyone is capable of initiating.
Ask Questions to build the…Never Work Just For Money
People work to earn money and make a living. That is the reality. If we don’t earn money, we cannot fulfill our basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. However, you shouldn’t let money control you. Otherwise, you can never find happiness and satisfaction.
The trouble today is that most people work in jobs …
Personal Branding Weekly – From Me to We
As a solopreneur or small business owner, you probably dream of making it big. Truly, who wouldn’t want to be up there with the big names such as Apple, Starbucks, Amazon, and so on? But of course, Rome wasn’t built in a day, so it’s okay to start small and work your way up to …
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Personal Branding
Creating a strong personal brand can pose a challenge for anyone. Women, however, may have a few extra hurdles. Karen McCullough, branding and generations expert and author of the book, The Seven Women Project, offers advice for women seeking to build a new brand.
Q. As a professional speaker who speaks to Fortune 100 companies …