Your LOI May Vary, But Should Never Waver
Have you ever blindly and blithely said “yeah sure” to a question that was being asked of you?
Were you really listening to the person asking the question or really just hoping they would go away?
In this conversation did you commit to deliver or do something? Did you really understand what you were being …
What is your LOT in Life?
Last week I attended the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) in Houston. One point was brought home during one of our evening events by a friend I had only known in Social Media circles. We had never met in person. Yet we run in the same circles. We work with a lot of the same …
Personal Brands: Are You An “Is, And, Also?” Ok!
“All the best people are!” That’s what we would have said had we met at an upper crust luncheon still roiling at 4 PM, when too much to drink caused us to wave white wine glasses as we made dramatic, inclusive gestures and generously greeted one another’s secrets. It’s under those country club settings that …
What’s your Strategic Narrative?
Storytelling has been around since humans began communicating. Whether it was in the form of cave drawings or primitive grunts. The earliest stories were developed as a way to help current and future generations survive. As speech evolved, stories evolved too. Stories were developed to help share values, beliefs and even hopes and dreams. The …
Bootstrapping the Buzz of Your Personal Brand
I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed about Personal Branding in a way that’s smart and budget friendly.
I’m thrilled to give Personal Branding Blog readers first listen to the interview! Plus, I’ve included the transcript below.
As always, your comments and feedback is where some of the best lessons and insights occur so …
Personal Brand – Internal Controls
In a recent workshop, collegiate student-athletes were learning about the concept of one’s “Personal Brand”. This is not to suggest people should view themselves as a product like TIDE or a service such as the one provided by UPS, nor should they begin to refer to themselves in the third person. During the session, the …
10 Ways to Get Your Co-workers to Like You More
Forming stronger relationships with co-workers can not only make work more enjoyable, it can lead to significant forward strides in one’s success. Conversely, the inability to gain the acceptance of other workers can damage one’s ability to execute on daily tasks.
It is very rare that anyone can reach their goals without others in the …
Job Interview : How to Avoid Negativity about Your Employer
Everyone knows this interview tip: “Don’t bad mouth about your employer”. But interesting enough this happens quite often. I got some clue when I was talking to my client Tom few weeks back. Specifically he wanted to learn how to avoid falling in trap of talking negative about his current employer. Apparently he made this …
Listen to the Stories, but Heed the Actions
Listen for the stories.
Believe the actionsA lot of companies tell great stories. Listen to them. They may include great folklore and mythology. However, pay special attention to what companies actually do. What they do is who they ARE.
This is another way of saying – Actions Speak Louder than Words
Some companies get …
Top 10 Tips for New Grads
It’s that time of year when our future leaders are getting ready to graduate.
There are lots of lists and speeches by people much more famous and far more successful that little old me.
This list is something I have put together from my 20+ years in business. In those 20 years I’ve been a …