Being in a Team is Like Being in a Band
We are always a part of some group with a common purpose – a family, a community, or a team at work. As a flute player and as someone who appreciates beauty and excellence, I like to think of a team as a music band. It can be as small as a duo, or as …
Personal Branding Weekly – 13 May 2013
Celebrations often take an entire weekend to travel to and from so the following Monday you sometimes feel more tired that going into the weekend. Here’s your chance to rejuvenate and focus your week into productivity in your career and your work on your personal brand.
Here’s what our authors covered:
What Makes Employees Love…5 Standout Things to Bring to Your Next Interview
It may seem obvious. You were invited to an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. They beckoned you because they like your resume and believe you are qualified for the job. At this point, it’s all about the dialogue, and you are a fantastic interviewer, so what else do you need but yourself and …
4 Career Decisions That Highly Successful People Make
As I become more experienced and more successful in business, I’ve begun to realize that most successful people don’t make a lot of money because they are lucky or because they know the right people. Nor do I believe that people are simply born destined to become wealthy.
Rather, I’ve come to recognize that many …
Character Traits Predict Success: B-Schools and Employers Rate Personalities!
“Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become your character. And watch your character for it becomes your destiny. What we think, we become. “
-Margaret Thatcher
Measuring the EQ—or emotional intelligence quotient—is the latest attempt …
3 Lessons in Branding from ‘Harajuku Girls’
Gwen Stefani’s song ‘Harajuku Girls’ reminds me of a place in Japan where standing out is the norm, at least every Sunday!
“Harajuku girls. I’m looking at you girls. You’re so original girls. You got the look that makes you stand out”
Located in Tokyo, Harajuku is a place where every Sunday teens dress up …
Meetings Can Be Productive…If You Let Them Be
A lot of people think meetings are a huge waste of time. And they can be … if you let them be.
The pessimists view of meetings:
”The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings.” ~ Thomas Sowell
However, meetings can also be very productive. In fact, …
5 Ways Your Brand Can Advance Your Career
Throughout your career, your brand will always be a valuable asset. When you maintain a professional brand, you’re more likely to be noticed by managers. They’ll see your strengths and offer you opportunities as a result.
Here are five ways to advance your career with your brand:
Go the extra mile. Your work is important. …
Personal Branding Weekly – 6 May 2013
Quality beats out quantity every time and the quality of this week’s posts were rich with valuable insights and included posts from the Young Entrepreneur Council and Chamber of Commerce.
Here’s what we covered:
5 Intangibles Brand You as a Premium by Deborah Shane 5 Tips for Selfless Self-Promotion by Chamber of Commerce The New…Branding Yourself as a Visionary Employee
Every company in nearly every industry lives and dies by the leadership and visionary thinking within their organization. Firms that possess true leaders who execute on daily tasks while motivating other employees are the companies that consistently innovate and win in the end.
Visionary thinkers are unique and, due to their rarity, employers go above …