Give Kick-Butt Public Talks—Even If You’re Terrified
Whether you are a salesperson, aspiring public speaker, or college student, chances are you will have to speak in front of a group. Are you afraid of speaking in front of people? If so, you’re not alone. In …
Mixed Messages Cause Confusion & Drama in Many Workplaces
“There is no confusion, I was quite clear!”
So proclaimed my client in a conversation last summer as I was helping evaluate the under-performance of an employee recently transferred to a new role.
My client made this claim when I brought to his attention that his employee told me he was confused by what was …
Personal Branding Weekly –Firm, Fair and Consistent
Special favors are always tough. They either erode your personal brand or put a finer point to it.
At the age of 21 years old, I became a manager leading a team of 50+ people with four mid-level managers who reported directly to me. I was gifted some sage advice from a senior manager who …
Becoming a Leader at Work
Most of us strive to become leaders. We want to do something great, be respected by our peers, make more money and acquire more responsibility. Overall, we want to make a difference at our job. However, most of us simply don’t know the proper way to gain heightened respect, confidence and admiration from those whom …
How to Repair a Tarnished Brand
It takes years to build a reputable brand; one that people trust and talk about positively. Unfortunately, a brand image can be ruined in an instant. Just ask Paula Deen or Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, whose careless remarks sparked outrage and damaged their otherwise positive images. It’s Murphy’s Law that says things …
13 Questions You Should Ask When Developing Your Personal Brand
What is the #1 question I should ask myself as I try to figure out what my personal brand stands for?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship …
The Response You are Searching for is NO
One of the most difficult words for some people to say has just two letters. Yet, this one word can cause people to wince and feel guilty for saying it. There is no need to feel guilty for saying it if you have a reason. And, there is always a reason for deciding not to …
Seven Reasons Your Employer Is Hurting Your Career
I was recently approached by two different employees of a successful $2B+ Atlanta company. They both were unsatisfied with their career situations and wondering if they should look for better opportunities. Both were very smart, highly motivated, and well accomplished… the type of employees you would likely rank a 9 out of 10. I referred …
Why Restraint Helps Your Personal Brand
Looking to persuade someone that you’re the absolute right person for a job or a new business? Turns out that how much you say about yourself might matter more than what you say about yourself.
When we’re trying to convince someone that a person or a product is great, the tendency is to keep telling …
Starting over: Growing Business Slowly, But Surely
Areas of San Francisco are known for their lineup of gourmet food trucks. The old style “roach coach” has made way for some of the best ethnic food in town. Many of the food truck owners emigrated from other countries. They found their way to building a small business based upon serving their hometown food.…