A Sense of Urgency trumps a Panic Crush
What’s the difference between panic and urgency?
Panic: You can usually tell when somebody is in a panic situation. They are making rapid and too often unwise decisions.
Urgency: Is when a person is more calm and deliberate as well as skilled and focused.
Everyone has moments of panic. That’s just part of life and …
Do You Know Whom to Network With?
By far the most effective way of getting a new job is by networking. When making presentations to large groups, I often test that tenet, and invariably it proves to be true. Therefore, networking is how people in transition should spend most of their time. For many, though, networking is a challenging task because they …
7 Career Perks of Having a Side Gig
A recent study by Contently found that just over 1/5 of workers who freelance professionally do so in addition to a full-time job — and it’s not hard to see why. With the economy and job-market still shaky and salaries stubbornly refusing to budge, a growing number of workers are learning that the best way …
Things People Do During Conference Calls
Conference calls are very common in everyday business and let’s be honest, most of them are boring. As a result, most people cannot fully concentrate on the call and press the mute button to do other activities. Below are the most common things people do on conference calls.
Driving: Some people prefer to take conference…You Can Not Over Prepare
So few people make the extra effort; if you do, that’s really the reason you’ll get noticed.
In an age of instant response, slow down and think things through. It’s nice to be fast, but instant responses can prove to be disastrous. Consider others’ questions and interests, then plan a response. Yes, I know you …
4 Business Building Tips for a Stronger Personal Brand
Starting a new business is a challenge in the beginning for many brands who want and need to get noticed online; and, generate sales and leads. The key is to stay focused and not give up in order to attain your goals. Having a passion for what you do is essential to success along with …
Why a Personal Email Address Matters
Do you have one?
Do you have more than one?
How many personal email addresses do you have?
Personal Email Addresses Matter
In my case I currently have three that I regularly stay connected with and respond to inbound email. How many do you have? If none, why not? Perhaps this post will help change …
The Job Interview—Morphed into Something Else
Not too long ago, much-respected blogger Tim Tyrell-Smith of Tim’s Strategy conducted a survey, clearly finding that interviewers’ number one concern is “fit with the company’s culture.” From other articles on that subject, too, it seems as if the old-fashioned “Tell me about yourself” and “What are your key accomplishments?” questions—even when answered well—are apparently …
An Interview With Sports Documentary Producers Eric Newland and George Dalton
I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Eric Newland and George Dalton who are in the process of producing a documentary about America’s Negro League Baseball. Their passion of baseball and history will be ever present throughout their film, The Parallel Game, exploring American history’s greatest past time. They went on to discuss …
Body Language Mistakes to Avoid at Work
Communication is not only verbal but also includes mimics and gestures. Therefore, you should be careful about how you use your body when expressing yourself if you don’t want to create any conflicts between your body language and the point you are trying to make. Below you can find the most common mistakes to avoid …