The Importance of Daring
You can’t imagine what you’re missing out on.
I had a bit of a strange day a few weeks ago.
It started when I decided to attend two different events in two different cities on the same day, and I didn’t have a ticket to either one.
Event A I only found out about late …
Use the Holidays to Boost Your Brand
As a freelance copywriter, I often work solo. Most of the time, I like it that way. But around the holidays, I try to branch out and be a little more visible in front of my clients.
This is not only good because it lets me show gratitude to my clients, but it lets me …
4 Expert Tips For ‘Never-Fail’ Negotiation
Editor’s Note: This blog is a modified excerpt from professional “headhunter” and bestselling job-hunting book author Skip Freeman’s next book in the “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets series of job-hunting books, CAREER STALLED? How to Get Your Career Back in ‘High Gear’ and Land the Job You Deserve─Your Dream Job. Publication is scheduled for early 2013.
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5 Ways To Pump Up Your Career Muscle
Your career is organic. It is a living, virtually breathing organism that needs to be nourished and exercised. Without attentive, continual care, you cannot expect your career heartbeat to remain vibrant and strong.
To prevent career malnourishment, consider applying these five activities to your daily routine:
1. Stop Weighing Down Conversations. Too many people, especially …
An Introvert’s Guide to Interview Success
Interviews can be scary for any job seeker, but mix in an introverted personality type and they’re sure to warrant an inexplicable amount of stress and anxiety. In the current competitive job climate, a successful interview is essential to getting hired.
For many introverts, the thought of being compared to an extrovert can be daunting …
Personal Branding Weekly and Sharing is Word of Mouth
Editor’s Note: From a week of family and gratitude to a week of goal setting and celebrations, this time of the year tests all of us and our ability to focus.
Perhaps during a quiet moment today and on Monday you can review this list and find something that will help you …
Why To Respond Slowly To Emails (Part 1 of 2)
If you want people to respect you professionally, you should respond to every email you receive as quickly as possible, right?
WRONG.
When I started my first full-time job after college, as an executive for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, I used to keep Outlook open all day, so I could reply immediately whenever anyone sent …
Get More From Your Brand. Highlight Only the Exceptional.
Imagine a hotel brochure. You’d like to take a get-away weekend to relax and unwind.
You see beautiful and serene, spa-like images. You read gushing reviews of their nationally-acclaimed, 5 star restaurant. The brochure itself is glossy and feels high quality.
Now I want you to think about the room. What do you imagine?
You …
Use Your Time Intelligently
Many entrepreneurs have an exciting new idea every week. There are new opportunities everywhere, and entrepreneurs are great at finding them when no one else seems to be looking. Though this can be a great asset, it can also be a detriment.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “You need laser-like focus to succeed”. Though I …
Traditional Principles + New Media Practices = Sales Leadership
Sales leadership is achieved today by a combination of traditional principles and new practices. You can’t be successful today unless you use and incorporate the best of both and mold both into your personal sales strategy.
I spent 20+ years as a broadcast radio sales leader, when the primary media was traditional media. We cold …