Engaging The Multitasker
How often do you find yourself on the computer while watching TV? Or looking up something on your phone while in a meeting?
Even though the studies show that multitasking decreases our productivity, we simply can’t help it. The younger generations don’t even realize they are multitasking…to them it is simply the norm.
Multitasking happens …
‘Winging’ It In Job Interviews Is For The Birds!
If I have heard it once, I have heard it at least a thousand times from candidates over the years. Whenever I counsel job-seekers about the absolute necessity of developing, memorizing, and then effectively delivering scripted answers to key questions that quite likely will be asked during important phases of a job interview, I usually …
7 Tips For Successfully Raising Capital On Shark Tank
ABC’s Shark Tank provides free weekly tips showing what to do, and what not to do when it comes to raising investment capital to fund your business and your personal brand.
Although there’s nothing quite like the autonomy that comes from self-funding your business, in many cases, there may come a time when you need …
Your Fiercest Competition Creates Success
Your fiercest competition is You!
Are you able to outperform everything you have done in the past? When relentless, and sometimes unusual requests come your way, do you move with agility to complete them on time and in perfect order? Are you doing everything in your power to win?
The real competitionMy personal example …
Digital Fatigue And Refreshment
Just go to my website. I’ll text you. I posted it on my FB page. I tweeted it. I found it on LinkedIn. He sent me a Branchout request. It’s on my Pinterest. I saw your 4square check-in at the gym. Did you get my email?
Noooooooo.
I may have hit the wall this week. …
3 Elements Of An Online Portfolio That Sells Your Personal Brand
Talking the talk doesn’t cut it for most employers anymore. When finding qualified candidates for an open position or promotion, they need to see for themselves what you can bring to the role and organization as a whole. This is where online portfolios come into play.
Unlike your standard binder and paper-filled portfolios, online portfolios …
Watch Out. How To Protect Your Online Reputation
Everyone has a reputation to protect. And anyone who’s hoping for a new job or a promotion must be especially vigilant, as should consultants and entrepreneurs.
The question is: What are the best ways to make yours sparkle and brush away any dirt?
Last week, I joined a webinar on Online Reputation Management, conducted by …
Facebook And Brands From The BRANDidos
Facebook remains the giant among all the social networking sites. Whether you’re an employee, an executive, or a small business owner, it’s practically essential that you establish your presence on Facebook or you’ll be missing out on one of the best ways to promote your brand and engage with your audience.
Changes are inevitable though, …
Why You Need to Brand & Target Your Resume
Today, we’ll find out why making a safe resume just won’t cut it in today’s job market.
Spending lots of time tweaking and perfecting your ultimate resume or resume may feel productive and good, but it isn’t where you should be spending your energy.
Having one safe resume is not enoughWhat is enough? Taking …
Don’t Be A Channel Changer Over Facebook Timeline
I’m hearing some reaction to the Facebook changes that have to do with its Timeline feature and frankly, I think the hysteria is quite overblown.
Whoa. Let’s slow down and remember a couple things.
1) You don’t own Facebook.
They can do whatever they want, and it’s your choice to participate in it for free. …