4-Step Secret to Success from Top CEOs
In my executive coaching of 30+ years I’ve worked with over a thousand chief executives from eighteen different countries and in every industry. Once a week someone is asks my take on the secret to success in business. I can answer with four points.
1.Smile
2.Ask questions
3.Make decisions
4.Take blame
Smile because you …
12 Personal Branding Trends That Will Dominate 2016
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
1. Publishing Online…
Low Cost Website Traffic Strategies for Your Personal Brand
A solid website is just the beginning step to attracting leads that can be converted into sales. The goal is to bring visitors back with referrals, and you don’t need to have a big budget to accomplish this.
What type of website attracts brand ambassadors? It is through a fresh, informative format that is promoted …
Mastering the LinkedIn Connection
We’ve all done it.
That lazy LinkedIn connection request.
We collectively need to stop.
Take 2 and Personalize It
Before sending that next LinkedIn Connection request take 2 minutes and make it personal. Here is a video that shows you how in less than 2 minutes. Let the person know how you met, where you …
Can Ghostwriting Boost My Personal Brand?
The demand for online content continues to grow. Econsultancy reports that increasing online content is a top priority for both business-to-consumer and business-to-business companies in 2016, with a specific rise in native content. This opens up opportunities for writers from all industries to find work – and for that writing to help build personal brands.…
13 Things Unlikely Stars Teach Us About Branding
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …
Occupations with the Most Job Growth by 2024
If you want to start over your career or change jobs or help your children shape their careers, below you can find the jobs with the most growth in the next few years. Apparently healthcare professionals will still be high in demand but other professionals such as accountants and software developers will be needed too.…
Job Interviewing Goes Both Ways
Here are some questions to help you determine, “Is this the type of company I would want to work for?” Questions you ask tell more about you than the answers that you give to their questions. This list of questions is in no particular order but you can select the ones most appropriate for your …
Stand Out on Social Media – Visual Marketing Strategies
How your personal brand’s image is seen by others is important to your growth and sales. A mix of appealing images and video will not only increase engagement in your social media marketing, but will also establish credibility as your community shares your content.
The need for a brand to present unique and valuable visual …
Mastering the LinkedIn Unvite
There are times when you realize you need to pull back.
I’m talking about LinkedIn invites.
And, there is nothing wrong with this.
Why Unvites are OK and When to Use Them (video)
Reality Check
Have you ever sent out a bunch of LinkedIn invitations? Who hasn’t?
Maybe you just joined a new company or…