There Are Two Types of Americans: Employed and Unemployed
The title of this blog is of course oversimplified but I wanted to emphasize the vast difference between the two sides. As a career coach, I spend a lot of time with people who are not employed, whether they’re my private clients or attendees at the various job-search networking groups I support and frequent.
On …
Networking Tips from the Godfather
In the opening scene of the 1972 classic, The Godfather, Don Corleone (The Godfather) and Bonasera (the undertaker) engage in a conversation around favors. Bonasera desires justice to be served on the young men who assaulted his daughter. After some discussion, Don Corleone agrees to punish the guilty and in return, he informs Bonasera, “Someday, …
Personal Branding Weekly – I is Better than We
It is and you know it. Imagine if someone told you “we’re really glad you’re here”. Now, imagine if that same person said “I’m really glad you’re here.” Can you feel the difference in energy between the two statements? In an effort to be more professional, more corporate and more team focused we’ve lost the …
4 People Skills to Instill Trust and Build Rapport
Today, a lot communication and relationship development is done through email and social media. While these methods can be effective, they don’t have the oomph of in person contact. Connecting through digital means is usually brief and impersonal, whereas connecting face-to-face allows for deeper conversation and greater engagement. The problem is that people have become …
Build Your Brand Trust on Social Media
Where does your business rate on the consumer trust meter for your brand on social media?
According to a study by market researcher, Ipsos, 38% of people have recommended a brand they “like” or follow on a social network. Word-of-mouth recommendations have become the norm for brand followers. Nielson reports that more than 90% of …
Public Speaking: Turning My Fear Into Fulfillment
Fear of public speaking comes very close to the fear of death; Comedian Jerry Seinfeld mentioned it during one of his shows. For Seinfeld it may not be as bad, but for me it was always a big fear and I never really dared to be the lonely one at the podium. As a coach …
MYTHBUSTING: Solopreneurs Don’t Need Facebook Business Pages
When Facebook started out, it was the premier platform to share photos and personal experiences with friends. It still is with great success, but in line with keeping up with the times, Facebook is more than just a place to meet friends. Where it was uncommon to find businesses using Facebook, it is now more …
The Importance of Attending Industry Events
Many people skip attending industry events unless they are required to. They usually underestimate the importance of these kinds of events. They find excuses not to attend such as “I have a very important meeting that day” or “I am very busy during that time” or “the ticket prices are expensive.”
You shouldn’t wait until …
Five Phone Calls You Need to Make This Week
I hate my phone. After 14 years in sales, spending a couple hours each day on the phone with customers, I try to avoid it whenever I can. I prefer text and email.
But the phone is still the best, most effective, most efficient means of communication I’ll ever hold in my hand. Rather than …
Why Personal Connections Matter & Can Get You Hired
Personal connections land jobs. Everybody knows that. Hence, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Indeed, in surveys, it’s typical for roughly half of employees to say that they found their job through a friend, family member, or other type of social network contact. But not all connections are likely to be equal. …