Personal Branding Weekly – Think Before You Write
Posting one’s opinions in a very bold and disrespectful way on somebody else’s profile is akin to randomly ringing another’s doorbell and trying to convert them to a different religion or trying to sell them something they’re not interested in.
Even in supposedly mature circles, there are still some people who try to push their …
One Simple Tip To Immediately Increase Social Media Engagement
Between April 1 and July 31 of this year, social media optimization platform SocialFlow conducted a study collecting data from 1.6 million organic posts from Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. They found that an amazing ninety-nine percent of non-paid posts generated little to no engagement at all.
If you’re using social media to build your personal …
11 Ways to Create a More Human Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
1. Act More Human
“Businesses have a reputation for being …
What Stand Up Paddling can Teach us about Business
Summer is winding down… at least in the Northern Hemisphere. Did you get to try Stand Up Paddle boarding this summer? Or as it’s also known SUP. Did you see anyone out SUP’ing on any of the local waterways near you? If you did perhaps you thought about a few ways that Stand Up Paddle …
Get Seen and Be Read with This One Thing
For email marketing, which is more important – the subject line or the from line?
Statistically, it’s the from line. And, I agree.
We will scroll past, close and even delete other emails (or even status updates) that get in the way of the people we’re interested in hearing from or about.
The “who” makes …
How To Get Interviewed on Popular Podcasts
Though the format itself is still relatively young, podcasts have quickly become one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Podcasts are popular in part because anyone can easily and inexpensively start a show that has the potential to reach anyone in the world.
But not all podcasts are created equal. Popular ones can have …
Moving From Brain Dead to Awakening Ideas
Have you ever been under the gun to create something new but the ideas just weren’t flowing? Or are you wondering how you might move your business from Point A to Point B but need the inspiration to do so?
When we are ready to look, ideas and information surround us. Our only job is …
Personal Branding Weekly – Meaningless Appreciation Works against Your Brand
We’ve all been at the receiving end of a meaningless ‘thank you’ or ‘appreciate you’.
When appreciation is insincere, it’s received negatively. It actually has the opposite effect than what may have been the original intention. Or, even worse, it’s seen as manipulative.
I shared some of the negative phrases that are seen as pithy …
9 Questions to Help You Define Your Personal Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
1. Who Do I Admire?
“While you want to develop …
Adjusting to Working From Home
Whether you’re telecommuting, starting a home business or freelancing, working at home comes with big changes, some of which can be surprisingly difficult. You can make the adjustment easier by anticipating challenges and planning your routine. Here are tips to help you succeed working from home:
1. Designate a work area. An office with a …