How Tasty is Your Personal Brand?
Humans can experience five or six types of taste sensations. They are: bitter, salty, sour, astringent, sweet, pungent (eg chili), and umami (eg savory). We have the taste buds for this, with an assist from our sense of smell: so there must be a reason we can identify these flavors. And, because we are capable …
Personal Branding Weekly – 5 August 2013
Every morning I throw down a Bootstrapping Buzz Challenge on my Facebook page to remind people of what they already know and deliver it as one solid step for them to take that day that will create personal brand buzz for them in the most effective way and spending the least (to no) amount of …
Too Many Emails? Some Real Causes and Solutions
In the corporate world people often complain about too many emails. It is a modern day challenge for sure, however over the years I have noticed a few underlying causes and possible solutions for this common symptom.
Introverts feel more painEmails and meetings (add social media to the list) are another form of people …
Accountability Matters
At work we hear a lot about responsibilities and commitments. These terms are usually applied to tactical and specific actions and deliverables. They are not typically indicative or definitive of who we are and what we perceive ourselves to be. Our personal Level of Accountability (LOA) is something we assign, define and measure ourselves…about ourselves.…
Time Management Tips for Personal Branding Success
Time management plays a key role in your personal branding success.
Time management is even more important than your ability to write the books, blog posts, emails, memos, and proposals, and reports needed to inform, convince, and persuade others!
You can know how to write, but unless you can find the time to write, and …
Will Your Personal Brand Mature in 30 Years?
In last Sunday’s New York Times, journalist Jessica Grose proudly proclaims her status as the childish sound of the Millennial Generation. She has been repeatedly criticized for sounding like a twelve year old, which is a problem for the audience listening to podcasts she appears in. Not just any podcast: at Slate magazine’s podcasts. This …
One Thing Everyone Should Know About Handling Stress
Reaction to everyday stressors predict future health – Science Daily
…Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. Nothing is that important. Just lie down. -Natalie GoldbergIt’s hot as hell outside, you’re running late to work, stuck in a huge traffic jam, (or on a crowded subway) and you’ve stained …
How to Say ‘No’ but Maintain a ‘Yes’ Personal Brand
When we are developing our careers in uncertain times we can struggle with saying ‘no’ when asked to take on a new challenge whether that is an internal project or something outside work.
I struggle with saying “no” myself especially as my livelihood depends on maintaining a personal brand that says, “yes, I will take …
Six Sales Tips for Sales Promotion
The title on your business card or LinkedIn profile may not have the word “sales” in it but everyone is a salesperson in his or her own way. After all, building a positive personal brand is all about marketing yourself in the right way. Successful salespeople have a winning mentality that includes traits admirable outside …
3 Must-Do’s in Bootstrapping Your Personal Brand
Harness the power of your personal brand in your business endeavors by removing those self-imposed obstacles that we all create.
1. Forget trying to convince anyone of anythingA man convinced against his will…is of the same opinion still!
Every week I receive a phone call or an email from a misguided entrepreneur who wants …