Belief vs. Fact vs. Assumption
In 1954, 25 year-old British medical student, Roger Bannister, broke the four-minute mile. Up until that point, it was thought not possible that a human being could achieve such a feat. Within the year following this historic accomplishment, the four-minute mile threshold was broken sixteen more times.
What was the difference?
Human beings are a …
Awesome Spreads
When I first ventured out on my own (entrepreneur), I scratched around looking for the recipe to be wildly successful. Already a hard-wired optimist, I read countless self-help books, watched YouTube videos from all the gurus and talked to every man, woman and even child who might share the secrets to being a successful entrepreneur. …
You Inc. = Optimism
The start of 2012 has been intense, as I have traveled coast to coast and back in less than a month. As I sat on countless airplanes, waited in too many airport lounges, and contemplated the meaning of life, the sheer number of negative people I encountered along the way struck me. Could it be …
What Are You Waiting For?
As we sit here the first few days of 2012, it is almost impossible not to think about what the new year has in store for us. Most of us would agree that the economy is not in tip-top shape nor are we. The gyms are crowded this time of the year as people scramble …
No Such Thing as Personal Branding Secret Sauce
I am so very lucky. I have the opportunity to travel the country and speak about personal branding to a variety of people from various teams, groups and organizations. It is a topic that I am passionate about and one that I can speak about based on my journey as well as others.
Invariably, one …
Personal Brand Intention
Approximately 15 years ago, Tom Peters wrote “The Brand Called You” in Fast Company. At the time, it seemed an odd concept of sorts in connecting the term “brand” with an individual(s). Looking back, his seminal work ignited a conversation that is pervasive today as personal branding is one of the hottest topics in the …
Personal Branding is Not Optional
I had the opportunity this past week to speak to a group of entrepreneurs about personal branding. As you might imagine, I was delighted to share my experience and its significance with the large crowd. Much like a prizefighter, I was warming up back stage, as I was getting ready to deliver a knock out …
Personal Branding Legacy
This past month, I attended a funeral, which had a profound effect on me. It was for a former childhood friend whose life was cut short by a sudden illness. I arrived early and watched a diverse group of people arrive to pay their final respects – young, old, mom, dad, extended family, neighbors, co-workers, …
Personal Branding Is Not A Hobby
Building your personal brand is not easy. Beyond all the hype and success stories that you read and hear about, it is a grind. I often compare it to trying to find a light switch in a dark room that is unfamiliar to you. It will certainly make you second-guess yourself as you often wonder …
My Personal Branding Breakfast Club
I had the pleasure of spending an entire day recently at a local coffee shop due to a power outage at my office. As you may have guessed, the mere thought of being without Internet access was completely unacceptable. The plan was so to sit, peck away on the laptop, drink coffee and soak up …