How to Start the New Year Strong
First, let’s start with a question … Why should you start the year off with a bang?
Something to Consider … The early bird gets the worm.
Also a bit of a disclaimer: I think most of the people that read the Personal Branding Blog site not only LIVE the mantra of staying ahead to …
Personal Branding Weekly and Visible Word of Mouth
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Oscar Del Santo for his tremendous contribution as a weekly columnist here at the Personal Branding Blog. In addition to wonderful insights on personal branding, Oscar delivered a unique perspective on personal branding in another culture and being able to express that across country lines. Oscar was …
How NOT To Build Trust
It just takes a few words to destroy trust and to appear shady.
Several years ago, I made plans on a Saturday night to do dinner and drinks with a business owner I had just hired to do a small project for my business. At dinner, he mentioned to me that he had also made …
5 Tips for Increasing Your Odds for Success
Everyone has heard about the Powerball winners from a few days ago. One of the winners let the computer pick random numbers. Which statistically is just as likely to succeed as taking a more measured course by selecting favorite numbers. All in all … Good for them. I hope they do great things with their …
3 Things Master Networkers Do
Networking to grow your business, brand or reputation has shifted to another dimension. Don’t fight it, rather, welcome the opportunities networking can yield.
Let’s face it meeting the right people, making quality connections and growing relationships is an art. Not everyone is good at or comfortable with meeting new people, chit chat and socializing in …
Personal Branding Weekly and LinkedIn Word of Mouth
Editor’s Note: Did you see the relevant and helpful posts about your brand at holiday parties? Or, how about the post that you still (and always) need a business card? Do you agree?
From securing a mentor to how to brand yourself when you have years of experience – take a look …
The Power of the Pen
Do you write thank you notes?
Do you write them by hand or do you type them?
If you receive a hand written note do you hold the sender in a level of higher esteem? Do you feel it says something about the sender?
There is a lot to be said for a good old …
5 Ways to Turn Around a Bad First Impression
We’ve all heard it before — first impressions mean everything. But, what about that moment when you blow your first impression? What now? Is your relationship with the hiring manager, your boss, or the client doomed?
Don’t worry — there are ways to turn around most situations in life, and turning around a bad first …
7 Tips for Hearing More and Doing More
Listen up! Yes You! Listen up!
It’s not just for coaches and teachers anymore. Give the person speaking the courtesy of your attention. Your conversations will go smoother and faster. You will be able to get more done in less time.
This is especially true for face to face meetings. It is also true for …
One Sentence You Should Never Say at Work
Our jobs can be a challenge amidst all the change that invariably is happening at our companies. Whether we are at a fast growing start-up, a huge corporation adapting to new market conditions and competitors or somewhere in between, odds are this is a reality of work.
No matter what your job, company or industry, …