Do You Have a 2011 Personal Branding Reading Plan?
A 2011 reading plan will increase the likelihood you will read the personal brand building books you intend to–and should read–this year.
Your reading plan should include the titles you intend to read and the specific …
Personal Branding Interview: Marci Shimoff
Today, I spoke to Marci Shimoff, who is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. She has just released her latest bestseller called Love for No Reason: 7 Steps to Creating a Life of Unconditional Love, which offers a revolutionary approach to experiencing a state of deep and lasting love. In this …
Turn Stress into Relief
Building your brand, researching jobs, and seeking new clients are natural stress builders. When we allow stress to overtake our more relaxed style, it adversely affects our marketing communication messaging that we put out into the world.
Following a very bad economy many people are truly stressed out about acquiring a new job. “Carol” shared …
Personal Branding Interview: Jane Genova
Today, I spoke to Jane Genova, who is a coach, book author, and lecturer on careers, specializes in transitions. She is the author of Over-50: How We Keep Working, and is a blogger for AOL Jobs. In this interview, Jane talks about her predictions for the job market this year, how job seekers can stand …
Develop Personal Branding Goals That Stick
With the New Year come and gone, many people made resolutions they’ve vowed to stick to for 2011. Perhaps you would like to beef up your online presence by revamping your current website. Or maybe you’re looking to add several new clients in the coming months. Whatever your goal (or goals) for the New Year …
Stimulate your Brain. Challenge your Brand.
We’re living in a staggeringly fast-moving world, and it’s only getting faster. There’s one thing that’s certain. In the world of personal brand building, the most significant piece is that irresistible spark of yours that stops people in their tracks. Without it, you’re invisible – a Dead Brand Walking.
It’s a tough trap. It’s never …
Brand Yourself an Entrepreneur
2011 will be a turning point for many, if not most, Americans. The realization that companies, businesses, corporations, organizations, and yes, even local, state, and federal governments will no longer assure jobs and take care of employees will finally be realized.
Yes, many unemployed and underemployed people will need to create their own jobs by …
Reviewing Your 2011 Writing, Publishing, & Brand-Building Goals
There’s a crucial difference between setting your 2011 your brand-building goals and reviewing your brand-building goals.
The difference between setting and reviewing your writing and brand-building goals can mean the difference between achieving your goals or letting another year go by without significant progress!
It’s never too early to review your goals, and it’s impossible …
Brand Integrity Brings Increased Business
Upon becoming an entrepreneur, I was advised to build my brand and to become as consistent as a box of cereal. Upon catching my attention, I immediately asked, “How do I build my brand?”
In my opinion, three elements are key for successfully building your brand:
1. Take some time to reflect back on your…Personal Branding Interview: William C. Taylor
Today, I spoke to William C. Taylor, who is a cofounder of Fast Company and coauthor of the national bestseller Mavericks at Work. His latest book is called Practically Radical. In this interview, William talks about new trends that are shaping the workplace, obstacles individuals are facing right now, how to stand out from the …