Category: Relationship Networking

Professional progress is often shaped by the strength of relationships.

Here we explore how trust is built through consistency, generosity,
and shared purpose.


The goal is a network that grows naturally and supports long-term opportunity.

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Personal Branding Interview: Maggie Mistal

Today, I spoke to Maggie Mistal, who is a career coach, radio host, TV contributor and blogger.  Maggie is Martha Stewart Living Radio’s Career Coach on SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio.  In this interview, Maggie talks about career coaching, from the qualifications you need, to what makes a successful career coach, how to keep your …

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How to Gain Market Share With Social Media

Can you really gain market share with social media? That’s the big question we discussed in this week’s #SM4SMB conversation on Twitter. And the overall sentiment was YES, as long as companies follow these 5 rules:

Use the right tools for the right audience

Twitter and Facebook are not the answers to every social media …

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Be Wary of Personal Brand “Extensions”

Most people interested in personal branding have spent time developing thinking through what their brand means and represents and they’ve developed a personal branding statement, etc.

Focus is Critical

Whether its job search, career advancement, or a small business endeavor, staying true to your mission is key.  Sending mixed messages to the marketplace or to …

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Personal Branding Interview: Larry Weber

Today, I spoke to Larry Weber, who is the chairman of the Digital Influence Group and the author of the new book Sticks & Stones: How Digital Business Reputations Are Created Over Time…And Lost in a Click. In this interview, Larry goes over why brand management is harder to control now, what reputation management tools …

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Success Story: Build Your Personal Brand to Land Major Clients

From time to time, I receive success stories from the Personal Branding Blog readers and those that have also benefited from reading Me 2.0, which was recently named to the New York Times job search summer reading list.  The most recent and interesting personal branding success story comes from Jason VanDusen, who is the Vice …

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Use Personal Branding to Increase Your Sales

A few months ago I did an interview with Dan Schawbel and I thought I would share it with you all here. Dan speaks about personal branding and how sales reps can position themselves to succeed it what I call the New Sales Economy. While the interview focuses on sales reps, it’s important to remember …

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Personal Branding Interview: Jon Gordon

Today, I spoke to Jon Gordon, who is a motivational speaker, consultant, national bestselling author and author of his latest book called Training Camp.  In this interview, Jon talks about how you can get what you what, how you can maintain a positive spirit, and how you should handle goal setting.

What is the formula…
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