The End of Giving ‘Til It Hurts
You’ve heard there’s no “I” in team, right? Career coaches, bosses and the people you work with have told you never to take credit. Never say: “I did this project! Came up with the strategy, implemented the tactics and for sweeping up the tickertape (or shredded financial statements) from the parade, I’m happy to take …
Being in a Team is Like Being in a Band
We are always a part of some group with a common purpose – a family, a community, or a team at work. As a flute player and as someone who appreciates beauty and excellence, I like to think of a team as a music band. It can be as small as a duo, or as …
The One Thing That Can Make You Successful
153. That’s the number of work emails I received yesterday. And that doesn’t even account for the 45 emails that I had to write and send (nor does it factor in my personal email accounts). Pair that with 5 hours of conference calls and an end-of-day deadline and you have a pretty packed day. Then …
Personal Branding Weekly – 13 May 2013
Celebrations often take an entire weekend to travel to and from so the following Monday you sometimes feel more tired that going into the weekend. Here’s your chance to rejuvenate and focus your week into productivity in your career and your work on your personal brand.
Here’s what our authors covered:
What Makes Employees Love…5 Standout Things to Bring to Your Next Interview
It may seem obvious. You were invited to an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. They beckoned you because they like your resume and believe you are qualified for the job. At this point, it’s all about the dialogue, and you are a fantastic interviewer, so what else do you need but yourself and …
Character Traits Predict Success: B-Schools and Employers Rate Personalities!
“Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become your character. And watch your character for it becomes your destiny. What we think, we become. “
-Margaret Thatcher
Measuring the EQ—or emotional intelligence quotient—is the latest attempt …
Meetings Can Be Productive…If You Let Them Be
A lot of people think meetings are a huge waste of time. And they can be … if you let them be.
The pessimists view of meetings:
”The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings.” ~ Thomas Sowell
However, meetings can also be very productive. In fact, …
Using Six Hats Thinking To Build Your Personal Brand
Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats can help you strengthen your personal brand as a valued team member and potential leader, playing an important role during meetings.
Although originally published in 1985, Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats continues to play an important role in creative thinking for leading businesses and governments around the world. …
Push Back to Negotiate
Tired of pushy telemarketers?
Sales training changed my shyness into boldness minus the pushiness of it all. So when the pushy telemarketers make the mistake of calling me, I’m aware of the sales game and know how to negotiate a fair conclusion. By sharing the following tips, perhaps together we can change the way this …
5 Ways Your Brand Can Advance Your Career
Throughout your career, your brand will always be a valuable asset. When you maintain a professional brand, you’re more likely to be noticed by managers. They’ll see your strengths and offer you opportunities as a result.
Here are five ways to advance your career with your brand:
Go the extra mile. Your work is important. …