Your SMART New Year’s Resolution
How many New Year’s resolutions have you made that weren’t smart? For that matter, how many have you made that you can even remember? Outside of my ones about a boyfriend and more exercise, not only do I not remember mine, I clearly don’t keep them. (Or I would still be relishing my successes.)
That’s …
Are You Working to Make This a Better Planet?
When I began business, I aspired to helping communities at large overcome the difficult learning curve of business and sales by sharing what I know to work well. My desire has always been to help others become successful in a shorter period of time. The subset of this is to give a percentage of earnings …
Narcissism: The New Normal
ToneCheck.com provides an email plug-in that flags sentences with words or phrases that may convey unintended emotion or tone, then helps you re-write them. I was kidding about that when weeks ago I introduced you to SocialMediaSobrietyTest.com. It’s an opt-in service that requires users of Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube or Tumblr, to go through …
How to Create an Intuitively Desirable Brand
There’s a reason I’m on the radio every week talking about brands. It’s because I’m interested in looking at what makes brands tick, what gives a brand that irresistible spark that attracts business like crazy, and why one brand nails it while others fail.
Finding the cluesOne of the most exhilarating aspects of working …
Set An Example Of Action
Networking is a verb. By definition, it is an action word. Thus, you cannot network by sitting back and letting the world operate around you. You need to get out there and actively involve yourself.
At work, if there are extracurricular projects to tackle or committees on which to serve, be at the forefront of …
Scheduling and Rescheduling: Pointers to Build Relationships
Hectic is the only way to describe everyone’s schedule today. Those still working are doing the job of at least 3-4 people, which affects interview and sales appointments. Entrepreneurs are trying to stay above water. So many have over-extended themselves. Consequently, rescheduling has become a necessity more than ever.
However, some people choose to ignore …
The Art of Plotting Your Brand Trajectory
Launching a rocket requires considerable effort. If you consider the tremendous gravitational pull of the earth, you wonder how it ever gets off the ground.
Your brand worldwideThinking about putting your personal brand on the global map? It can take a considerable effort but if you decide to chart the course, and plot an …
The Personal Brander’s Guide to Blog Comments
The Do’s and Don’ts of building your personal brand through blog comments.
Respect the bloggerMy rule of thumb is to consider blog commenters as potential guests in my home. As a commenter, the blogger is inviting you in by giving you the chance to continue a conversation they started, so don’t barge in with …
Brand Tall!
The crowning spectacle of any Olympic Games is the opening ceremonies. No matter what Olympic sport of which you happen to be a fan (or even if you are a fan of no sport at all), this exhibition is captivating, entertaining, and inspiring.
Traditionally, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is officially opened by …
Teases, Code Words, and Dances for Holiday Branding
“Can I just relax now?” you’re asking. “I’ve been working hard all year building my career, my brand, and my job. I’m going home for the holidays and I need a break.” Okay. You can have one for a little while, but your Holiday Branding Elf (me) asks that you don’t waste golden opportunities in …