To Startup Is No Longer the Question
It’s become so easy to build a startup: all it takes is a $100 or an intro to a group of well connected entrepreneurs to get your juices flowing. It’s no longer a question about how to start a company, but rather, what type of company should you start.
The following are the different types …
Why NOT To Introduce Yourself With A Title
Would you like to be memorable in a good way? Then, don’t describe yourself by your job title ever again!
Regardless of how exciting or interesting your work may be to you, you probably won’t get other people engaged by starting a conversation with what it says on your business card.
If your job title …
An ‘Ambitious Entrepreneur’ in Japan
Do you find yourself in a market where fitting in is the norm making it difficult for you to stand out? Then this podcast is a must-listen.
I was honored to be asked by Annemarie Cross to join The Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast this month to share some insight in how to break away from the …
Three Branding Tips from Strong Communicators
Credibility in content is becoming an increasing demand from the public. It is no longer just respected media outlets that are expected to provide accurate, timely and researched materials; every company must release communication that speaks to the consumer demand for more than just fluff. People are more aware of the material they consume, especially …
2013 Job Market Fast Becoming Candidate-Driven
For those of you who have branded yourselves as being—and are perceived as being—among the TOP performers in your profession, there is some GREAT news! The 2013 job market for you is fast becoming candidate-driven. That means that you now will have more and better choices: Multiple job offers, greater salary leverage and more lucrative …
The Importance of Honesty in Your Personal Brand
Honesty is the most essential ingredient when it comes to creating your personal brand. In fact, it’s highly unlikely you will find long-term success if your brand is anything less than honest.
In the light of recent long-term dishonesty displayed in Lance Armstrong doping scandal, individuals everywhere should be quickly assessing the overall integrity and …
How to Succeed Interviewing With An Ignorant Interviewer?
When interviewing, always assume that the person interviewing you doesn’t know which questions to ask to ascertain whether you’re the best candidate. My clients have relayed stories to me about getting thrown off track because they allowed their egos to get in the way when faced with an interviewer who didn’t know about them, their …
5 Ways to Avoid an ‘Average’ Personal Brand
Why is it that we find it more natural to focus on what we suck at rather than what we are awesome at? I used to think this was cultural and that some cultures are simply more prone to talking about their weaknesses. In Japan, for example, people almost go into a state of denial …
8 Personal Branding Standouts Who Inspired Us in 2012
Who created a standout personal brand in the past year, and what made it so special and inspiring?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program …
5 Steps To Quitting Your Job With Grace
You’re over it. You’re ready for new opportunities. You’re ready to quit your job.
But hold one a minute. What’s your game plan? How far in advance do you plan on letting your current employer know you’re moving on? How do you plan on telling your coworkers? What’s your approach for wrapping up your current …