Personal Branding Lessons From The Indy 500
I just spent the day at the Indianapolis 500 as a media blogger (actually I spent a few days at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month) and was reminded of the hard lessons and life of an IndyCar driver. The winner of the race was Dan Wheldon, a British racer whose only race this year …
It Ranks Right Up There With Oxygen
John attained all his computer certifications and decided to open his own business and to establish his brand. Mary, out of work for almost a year, began her own entrepreneurial enterprise; a small florist shop. She also plans to create her unique brand. Maria is a nutritionist who launched her own online coaching firm specializing …
Hail To The Chief!
I like so many boys grew up watching Cowboy and “Indian” movies. I spent quite a few afternoons in front of the family television fixated on the trials and tribulations of each group. For whatever reason, I found a certain affinity with the Chiefs of these tribes. More times than not, the Chief and tribe …
When Should You Begin to Write Your Book?
One of my most frequently questions about writing a brand-building book is: “What’s the best time for me to begin to write my book?”
The major options include:
I’m going to start now, and get it written as soon as possible. I’m going to wait until I have signed a publishing contract. I’m going to…Convert Prospects To Clients With Branding Ease
“You are a breath of fresh air” is the exclamation II always heard from prospects and clients alike while in the field of professional sales. This actually became my brand.
The strategy of being “fresh air” translates beautifully into interviewing and entrepreneurship to put you into the top candidate position. If you are ever frustrated …
How Your Personal Brand Changes Over Time
Your personal brand isn’t meant to be stagnant. After all, throughout your career, you’ll certainly grow and change as an individual. So will your business.
What influences these changes in your personal brand over time?
Your experience New business ventures Switching career paths Interests New skills Your mentors or close colleaguesJust because you’ve built …
Something Is Missing
Checked my email on Sunday night. Which of these email messages mean anything to me?
Tires for Sale VA Loan Review Fly a Private Jet Enlargement Salma Hayek Weight Loss Yoshiblade Walk-in Tub Prince Ahmed Karim CBAtabanswernetworkThe last one. The others are spam. The last one is from my answering bureau, the one that …
6 Intangibles That Can Get You Hired
The new job post of today, and certainly tomorrow, looks something like this:
Wanted: 20 year company seeking sales professional with 5 years of a proven track record in increasing new business, expanding sales territory and customer categories, increase existing account spending and sales team loyalty who plays well with others, encourages creative thinking, builds …
Visibly Mobile
At coffeehouse in San Francisco with the whirring of a coffee grinder in the background, James Alexander- Founder of Vizibility, the company that helps you to take control and manage what people find about you on Google, spoke with me and generously shared some updates with his company. They’ve just launched their mobile friendly search …
A Cup Of Coffee To Unexpected Influencers
Dr. Robert Cialdini has written many best-sellers, including Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Yes!: 50 Scientifically proven Ways to Be Persuasive, and Influence: Science and Practice. His purpose is to conduct and translate proven scientific research into ethical business applications.
On his Influence at Work website, some interesting new findings on the level of an …