The Hunchback Persian Prince
Admit it … You want to be more than you are. Everyone does. We all believe that there is a greater day ahead for us.
Even the icons of business, entertainment and professional sports – with all the stature they have amassed – seek to advance their brand. Like you (albeit on a much higher …
Sweet Spot: The Intersection of Passion, Purpose & Skills
Do you like sweets? When I was a kid I used to tell my mom I couldn’t finish my dinner because there was a special part of my stomach that was just for dessert. My rule now that I’m an adult is to keep sweets out of the house so I’m forced to walk and …
A Cup of Coffee to Branding Greatness
Two months ago the Ohio University mascot, Rufus the Bobcat, attacked the Ohio State Buckeyes mascot, Brutus the Buckeye…on Brutus’ own turf in front of Brutus’ own fans.
Most of you know that OU and OSU are long-time rivals. But this particular fight wasn’t just a game-day skirmish. In fact, it was a premeditated plan …
Marathon Brand Who’s Run Marathons in All 50 States
Jim Miller is 58 years old and ran his first marathon in 2000 at the age of 48. He has run over 70 marathons since and is just one of some 560 people to have run a marathon in all 50 states. Now, he is seeking to be one of the very few people to …
Reinvent Your Brand the Steve Jobs Way
Five principles that can help you jump-start your career, revitalize your brand, and win new business.
The global recession and mass layoffs have forced many people to reconsider their careers and life choices. In too many cases, their jobs simply don’t exist anymore. In these turbulent times, where does one turn for personal branding advice? …
Dewitt Jones Celebrates “What’s Right With the World”
Kudu’s to Dewitt Jones, a 20 year veteran photographer for National Geographic. Dewitt is one of those people who understands the power of focus; not just for a camera, but for life.
Joy and happiness derive from focus management, which is a technique to enhance quality of life, no matter what circumstance you face. Managing …
4 Tips on Writing Great Stories For Your Brand
When telling a story, how do you make it a worthwhile read? How do you captivate your audience? Reflect on your daily activities to look for life experiences to help reach and engage with your audience. How do your use your life experiences to shape your story?
One thing to keep in mind when writing …
Lessons in Personal Branding from NPR’s Car Talk
Tom and Ray Magliozzi’s Car Talk is one of the most successful personal brands on NPR, National Public Radio. The enduring strength of the Car Talk brand can be measured by:
Numbers. Over 4.4 million listeners tune-in each week, listening on 588 radio stations around the world. Fund raising. Car Talk is consistently one of…A Cup of Coffee to “Personal Branding for Job Search Success”
I got a sneak peek of Joshua Waldman’s newest ebook, “Personal Branding for Job Search Success.”
Joshua is the founder of career consulting agency, Career Enlightenment. As an author, speaker, trainer and consultant, Joshua teaches technology skills that help businesses grow and job seekers get noticed.
Joshua writes, “The realities of the new job market …
Steve Pavlina’s 5-Point Guide to Achieving Your Personal Branding Goals
This week we’ll work on more effectively achieving your goals as you build your personal brand. Helping us today is personal development guru (and a top personal role model) Steve Pavlina, who is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the web, attracting over two million monthly readers to his …