How to Spot a Business Bully
Four out of five of us will experience a coworker who tries to bully or backstab. In all walks of life there are people who suck time away in political maneuvering, grabbing resources, and creating distractions. These people can get your eyes watering:
They secretly present your ideas as theirs. They take credit for your…
Confidence or Arrogance?
It’s arrogance, not confidence, when you:
Assume you know it all Think you’re smarter than others Don’t listen and learn Are full of bluster; too sure of yourself in every situation without reason Abuse your power, or browbeat, demean, or put down other people Act superior Think “I’m special. The rules don’t apply to me.”…
How to Make Snapchat Work for Your Personal Brand
Visual marketing is one of the top ways to build your brand and attract a larger audience. If you want to take your social media strategy to the next level then Snapchat could be a great network to add to your mix.
Would you like to connect with more followers? If your target market is …
6 Personal Branding Tips for Introverts
In the workplace, part of having a successful career often comes down to personal branding. While stepping outside of your comfort zone can be scary, it’s important to take some risks and forge connections with others in the industry. This can be really tough for introverts who often crave alone time and tend to be …
The Job Market Changed – Have You Noticed?
Unpredictability and uncertainty in the business world shorten employment tenure. There are several reasons for this: The fast-paced and ever-changing evolution of technology is generating competitive pressures. Consumer tastes are changing and demanding new products and services. And world events are destabilizes; revolutions, wars, floods, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis, and reactor meltdowns are examples.
Employers find …
Personal Brands: Targeting the Customer Journey
One of the best pieces of advice any business owner can receive is to specialize. Be it in the medical field or as a chef, it’s really the niche markets that prove to be profitable. Yet so many places try to please everyone only ending up with a few mildly happy individuals instead of a …
Avoid Using Annoying Business Jargon at Work
Many employees use buzzwords at work. While they may think using these phrases will make them seem smarter, it is actually the opposite. These phrases are often annoying and meaningless. Also, they may hurt your credibility at work. If you want to move up the career ladder, you should be careful about how you speak …
Make Apology When Necessary
When you need to make an apology for something:
Take action sooner rather than later. Don’t avoid and skirt the issue (the way politicians do when they routinely refer to their mistakes as “oversights”). Think through what you want to say. Phrase it carefully, write it down, and rehearse it. Plan where, when, and how…
Get a Positive Response From Your Prospects
A lead may be wanting to make a purchase — but do they want to buy from your brand? How you approach your potential customers is important for your conversion rates.
By creating meaningful relationships with your community and building trust you can open the doors for more interactions that generate interest in your products …
When Saying “I Tried” Isn’t Enough
How committed to the cause are you?
How far are you willing to go?
Is saying “I tried” ever enough?
It’s Situational
The fact of the matter is it does depend. And it is situational.
Instead of saying “I Tried My Best, But …” Hold Yourself to a Higher Standard
Obviously there are different levels …