For Those in a Job Transition, Not Knowing Hurts the Most
As a career coach who sees people in transition every day, I’ve concluded that the single biggest obstacle for people in transition is not knowing what they don’t know regarding what it takes to win that fierce competition for getting a decent job.
I don’t intend to blame anyone; I’m merely pointing out the fact. …
New Book for Your Personal Branding Enhancement
To write The CEO Difference: How to Climb, Crawl, and Leap Your Way to the Next Level of Your Career (McGraw-Hill, Feb. 2014) I asked over one-hundred CEOs and C-suite executives these three questions:
What causes someone to positively stand out in your eyes? What do you look for in people you promote? And, what…Personal Branding Weekly – Stop Ranting, Mobile Phones and Meetings
I know. I know. It’s rude to talk on your phone in a meeting or a workshop. That’s just common sense and we all know how uncommon that is. But how much must the ranting go on?
Ever thought that there’s a different way to look at it?
This week a well-known networking guru who’s …
Things Entrepreneurs Should Know When Speaking to the Media
What’s one important personal branding lesson that every entrepreneur needs to learn before talking to the media?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is 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 …
Social Networking for Business Success – Book Review
Are you starting a business? Are you running an existing business?
If you answered yes to either of those questions, you are probably thinking about how you could use social networking to promote, sell, or get visibility for your company and products.
This is the book for you!
I am a big fan of Miriam …
If You Are Not Billing, Be Skilling
No matter what stage you are at within your career – whether you are a student, a first time employee or a seasoned executive. No matter what business you are in or want to be in. There is a stage for which you should always be considering, evaluating and preparing. Just like with sports there …
Your Personal Brand and the 5 Languages of Appreciation
For many of us, feeling a sense of belonging in the places we work, homes, and with the people we love and care about is satisfying. We work hard to make sure that what we do counts, and that we are able to support ourselves. But more to our need to survive and make every …
Reasons to Promote Your Brand on Sites Like Buzzfeed
Are sites like Buzzfeed and Upworthy a good place to promote my brand to consumers? Why or why not?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is 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 …
Aerodynamics of Yes: An Interview with Christian Capozzoli
Recently, I had the privilege of grabbing coffee with Christian Capozzoli, one of New York City’s top improvisational comedians, the author of the improv manual, Aerodynamics of Yes, and a member of the team “Bucky” at the famous Upright Citizen’s Brigade theater. In addition to his presence at UCB, Christian is a respected teacher for …
Three Common Leadership Disconnection Phrases
Coaching ability is a leadership skill that almost everyone can benefit from. Whether you are managing a large organization of employees or you are a solopreneur that spends all day talking to potential clients – we can’t understand the power of the words we use during “coaching” opportunities. The last thing leaders want to do …