Is Selling an Art or a Science?
Poor old “Luke” is being paraded around like a show pony and asked to train most of the new people but he is unable to actually articulate what makes him so successful.
A day in the life
If you spend a day with a highly accomplished sales person then you are probably going to hear …
Time Management Manages to Create Success
Have you known people personally and professionally who are always behind on scheduling and completing projects or even making reservations on time for vacation? Should you be a punctual type person, you probably have to brace yourself to avoid the feeling of annoyance.
Is it about time?When you have time management down to a …
Can Sites Like Quora Really Help Your Personal Brand?
With so many social and professional networking tools, it can be difficult to decide whether to jump on the bandwagon of the “next big thing.” You might not feel like you have the time or energy to participate in another social site if you don’t see the benefits instantly. So, is it worth joining social …
Dare To Do Cartwheels (No Tumbling Please)
Cartwheels are one of the basic moves in gymnastics. Practicing cartwheels tends to strengthen your upper body and helps you learn other tricks like handsprings. Firstly, you need to kick your legs into the air while pushing on the floor. If you are less confident, then use grass and a slight slope. – www.wikihow.com
Bloggers: Are PR People Ruining Your Personal Brand?
As your blog becomes more influential, more people want to take advantage of that influence for their own purposes, and those purposes might actually oppose yours.
All too often, those people are PR people.
Here’s how it happens.
Most blogs have a contact form. The PR person will use that form to send you a …
Selling Girl Scout Cookies
A few weekends ago, I had the good fortune of spending 3 hours with my eight year old daughter at the local mall. This trip was a tad bit different because our mission was to sell Girl Scout cookies.
I have sold many things in my life but never Girl Scout cookies. What happens before …
How to Guest Blog Your Way to a Stronger Personal Brand
You already know how important blogging is to your personal brand, and you might be doing quite a bit of it on your personal blog to gain traction in your field.
Another important tactic to strengthen your personal brand is guest blogging. Offering your expertise on other’s blogs can help you reach new audiences and …
Let Your Story Cut Through The Noise and Clutter
The universe is made of stories, not of atoms. – Muriel Rukeyser
“On January 5, 2007, I was sitting out on my lanai looking out at the lake and golf course in Ft Myers, Florida. I was officially and unexpectedly in between careers and jobs, living in a town where I literally knew one person. …
Understanding Interviews: A Playbook for WOW Power
I love speaking to graduating students. It’s thrilling but there’s always the same poignant and pressing question in the Q&A session: “With so much competition out there, how do I make myself stand out and land that job?”
Best visual storytellerMy best answer? It’s about Wow Power. Go out and be the best visual …
What Your Social Media Username Says About Your Brand
While it may seem like a trivial task, choosing your username for your social media properties (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube username, Gmail username) is an important branding task. Often, your username will serve as the “first impression” a new viewer has to your brand. In an attempt to make the process easier, I’ve included my views …