Is Your LinkedIn Brand Ready For The “Apply” Button?
It’s likely that you already have a professional presence on LinkedIn – but is it detailed enough to start using it as your resume?
LinkedIn recently announced the launch of a button for employers’ websites called “Apply With LinkedIn.” The button will allow job candidates to submit their LinkedIn profiles as resumes – which has …
9 Ways To Command Your Schedule Socially
Small business owners usually don’t have time for social media. They are often notoriously busy and are popular for putting on multiple hats, long work hours and juggling several responsibilities. And this is the reason why business owners should invest more in social media- to help them gain more time for important things and for …
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 …
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 …
30 Costly Personal Branding Errors To Avoid
See “intellectual dishonesty” if you think this list isn’t for you.
We’re all somewhere on this list.
And that’s not a bad thing; it means there’s still room to grow.
30 personal branding no-no’s
In no specific order:
Lack of a chosen, designed branding plan to follow, including online and offline strategies Not measuring your…More = Less In Las Vegas
I just spent a few days in Las Vegas and I walked away uninspired. I have been there a handful of times and each time I tend to notice something different about the culture in Sin City. This particular trip was different though because I left with far more questions than when I arrived.
More…Branding Lessons From The Burson, Facebook And Google Scandal
Even big brands misstep and make mistakes. Unfortunately, the bigger your brand is, the more public backlash you subject it to.
The public relations nightmareRecently, a story broke that Facebook hired a top PR firm, Burson-Marsteller, to pitch anti-Google stories to media outlets. The pitch claimed that Google was invading users’ privacy with a …
Give A Little At KIVA
Philanthropy is good for your soul and your personal brand. Where you give, how you give and why you give can be a huge window into who you are. As a personal branding coach, I recommend all my clients consider making a donation through kiva.org.
Through this site, you can spend as little as $25 …
Easy Steps On Linking Your Powerful Personal Brand
Whether you are a professional, a job seeker, an entrepreneur or someone who is happily employed, a LinkedIn profile could be a wonderful asset for your career. This social networking site lets you connect to over 43 million professionals worldwide. LinkedIn functions as curriculum vitae, reference document, cover letter, and an efficient database for your …
The #1 Formula for Brand Greatness
Service to others leads to greatness and wealth.
The more people you serve, the greater your rewards. There is no formula for greatness or wealth that supersedes this one.
Authentic, unconditional service to others leads to self-reward. When you help people cross the bridge from discouragement to success, greatness is achieved. When you provide answers …