Found My Klout On Empire Avenue While Staring At PeerIndex
The other day, someone bought 200 shares of me. I was flattered, but would’ve been even more excited had it been real money. Still, the virtual game that measures your influence, Empire Avenue, had shown that in my brief period of time on it, my shares were going up and up. Mind you, I’m not …
Recommend Or Not To Recommend: That Is The Question
I don’t think there is any other aspect of online reputation for companies and individuals, as undervalued and taken lightly, as the giving and managing of recommendations. While it remains true that (in a positive sense) recommendations can be the pat on the back we need to get that coveted job, improve our influence and …
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, …