Does Karma Matter? Try It and See
Not being from India or anyplace where the concept of karma is taught much less embraced, I am unexpectedly buoyed by the idea that something you do today will effect your next life or next meeting. Once again, not having been formally schooled in karma, I’m not quite sure of the details, including just how …
How To Create The Story Of Your Personal Brand
Composing the story of your personal brand is much like the story of a product or service’s brand – the goal is to reach your audience on an emotional level.
In my opinion, the pros of the digital age greatly outweigh the cons, but the simplicity of creating your own brand online calls for a …
Make a ‘Good’ Difference Be An Influencer
As I continue my adventure, process and journey with social networking both for business and personal, I am intrigued by this designation, of being a “social influencer?” Are you?
This got me off on a thought tangent. Who anointed people as such? What is the criteria people use for qualifying people for this?
People of …
Anderson Cooper Is Good For The Gay Brand
“It’s strange that still today there is an aspect of selflessness to public figures coming out as gay.”
That was the first tweet I saw about Anderson Cooper coming out. Albeit relevant, it lead to a trail of thoughts about that exact subject. …
Say “No” to Good, Say “Yes” to the Best
There is a constant tug of war in our lives going on between finding simplicity and all of the complexity that is thrown at us. From our jobs to the endless amount of information that is thrown at us each day, it can be hard to focus in on what is truly important.
The moment …
Building Your Brand While Working For Someone Else
There’s a school of thought that when you work for someone else, you stop building your own brand. After all, being under a company’s roof means their name is on the door, not yours. It’s not like you have employees in that circumstance, either – you have a boss and co-workers. And they have people …
3 Personal Branding Must-Haves
Fundamentally, the process of personal branding includes taking time to define yourself and then intentionally connecting yourself with others who likely want what you have.
The 3 essentials to personal brandingSo here are three must-have parts of the personal branding process.
1. Identify your authentic qualities
What is it that you MUST be? Jessica …
What Makes You So Special?
It sounds like a snarky question, but the answer is the core to your personal brand.
What is it that you can do that no one else can? Maybe your technical skills enable you to soar above the crowd. Maybe you can get away with making jokes others can’t and help people smile while they …
6 Things Personal Brands Must Stop in 2012
If we avoid these tactics, our personal brands will be better for it in 2012. As will everyone else in the social media universe we impact.
1) Auto-Direct Messaging people on Twitter. “Hi, thanks for following me! Visit my website! Read my book! Like my Facebook Page!”
I wish there was a way these could …
Personal Branding Pledge for 2012
This year is about discovery, and complete recovery from what kills my drive
I allow impatience to test relationships to learn who’s stealing my time
I accurately judge who’s robbing me of what’s mine
I jettison people who are boring or ignoring me or angry that I am soaring
People who cast doubt, or those …