4 Ways To Avoid Letting Fear Control Your Career
For some people’s careers, fear is public enemy No. 1.
They overanalyze even the most minuscule of details, are afraid of speaking their mind, and never try to take that next step in career advancement.
If this sounds like you, then stop settling for mediocrity and confront your fear head-on. Next time when all you …
Make Your Business Card a Keeper
Business cards are one of the most affordable ways to get your information into a prospects hands. The problem is that most business cards end up lost in a pile on a desk, tossed in a junk drawer or worse, thrown away. Business cards only work if your prospect keeps it so he can call …
Ready, Fire, Aim… May not Optimize Outcomes
What would you do if your doctor told you that your appendix needs to come out. Without ever seeing you or talking to you.
You’d probably think they are nuts and you’d seek a second opinion, right?
We WANT our doctors to Diagnose then Prescribe.
The same is true in business and in life. As …
Entrepreneurs – You Get What You Give
BRANDido and friend, Merlin U. Ward is someone who walks his talk consistently giving in ways that are valuable to the recipient. As an entrepreneur, your personal brand and business brand (which is really founded on your personal brand), he shared some valuable points.
You Get What You Give is a book every brand manager …
LinkedIn: Five Tips for Developing Your Strategy
In my post last week we examined the concepts of LinkedIn visibility, credibility, and connect-ability. Much of the discussion centered around developing an effective profile that is more searchable (visibility) and that presents you as an authentic professional. Included were a few ideas for improving in these areas.
But, where do you go beyond this? …
Stop Talking About These Three Things!
When building a business or career, you are always conscious of your reputation and “brand.” And nothing can be more powerful or damaging than the things you say or talk about most. Below are three statements or conversations that people tend to frequently use or talk about that can be quite damaging or at the …
3 Ways Introverts Can Boost Their Personal Brand
Picture, for a second, a man. He is not very outgoing. Pretty reserved, actually; he spends a lot of time alone. When in crowds his mind gets jumbled, and his heart starts beating just a little faster. The man knows of his true potential, but can’t even begin to think about carrying out the steps …
Listening Tests Your Self-Discipline and Leadership Potential
Listening is a strategic communication tactic. When you are not prepared to listen strategically, you can fail yourself and the other people in the room.
Strategic listening requires one skill first and foremost. You need self-discipline. You must give your complete attention to the speaker. Avoid doing anything that gives the impression that you are …
Hang Out With People Who Bring Out Your Best!
It’s natural for people to maintain friendships that are convenient, but sometimes the people we associate with aren’t necessarily people who bring out our best qualities. Friends of convenience are those people who happen to be easiest to associate with because of their physical proximity to you either at work, in your neighborhood, building, dorm …
Three Time Management Strategies for Freelancers
The life of a freelancer sounds ideal. You work when you want, doing what you want, how you want. However, the reality of a freelance life is very different. There is either too much or not enough work. Along with delivering service, you have to market and take care of business duties. Trying to manage …