Why You Should Do the Worst First
“My dad taught me an important lesson. If you rehearse every maneuver ahead of time, people don’t panic when things get really intense.” So says, Peter Hancock, CEO of AIG when discussing how competitive sailing led to his management philosophy.
The worst is likely the last thing you want to think about when you are …
What Stand Up Paddling can Teach us about Business
Summer is winding down… at least in the Northern Hemisphere. Did you get to try Stand Up Paddle boarding this summer? Or as it’s also known SUP. Did you see anyone out SUP’ing on any of the local waterways near you? If you did perhaps you thought about a few ways that Stand Up Paddle …
One Simple Tip to Make it Easier to Engage
I don’t know about you, but there are times when I just want to pick up the phone and call someone. Just today I wanted to call a colleague to do a quick check-in on something. But, I was stopped dead in my tracks.
What Stopped Me?It was something simple. Something so easy to …
Take Ten Minutes a Day to do NOTHING
Most people start the day running in high gear and they never let up until the end of the day. Sometimes not even then. Their brains are still going 100 miles an hour as they try and get some sleep just so they can do it all over again the next day.
That’s not a …
Communicate in the Way That Works For You
What are the best stories you have ever heard? How long did you remember them? Do you still remember them? What made them memorable?
My guess is … they were personal stories and/or they were personalized and enhanced by the story teller.
The storyteller likely included passion, drama, humor and perhaps a bit of self-deprecation. …
Audio Branding and Its Importance to Your Personal Brand
Audio branding, also known as sonic branding, is a verbal identity that gives a personal brand its own distinct personality using tone of voice. It makes use of sound to reinforce a company’s identity and brand. Sound has always been a great tool to convey memorable messages to consumers as it is something that we’ve …
4 Clichés To Remove From Your Personal Brand
Are you a self-proclaimed social media guru? Do you consider yourself a people person? If so, you’re about to learn some important lessons about personal brand management.
You’ve probably been told to avoid clichés as much as possible throughout your job, writing, and social media, right? Although most people can relate to the majority of …
Why Have You Changed Jobs So Frequently?
This is another awful question brought to you by the same folks who invented: “What is your greatest weakness?” There’s a litany of these tough questions, so be prepared.
You might be surprised that no matter what is on your resume, a recruiter can put you on the spot. Remember, perception is reality. One recruiter …
What’s the Best Answer to the Dreaded Weakness Question?
Research on investor confidence sheds light on how you should answer the worst question you may be asked in a job interview. That would be:
What is your greatest weakness?
You could of course, be honest. The true answer might be:
Fig Newtons
Fine, limp hair with no volume
My right quadriceps
Ryan Gosling
MASH …
Recognize Greatness
Has anyone ever taken the time to recognize something you have done? What did that feel like? Would you want that feeling to happen again and again? Even if you are shy I think the answer is yes.
The same is also true for others.
Recognition mattersHave you noticed someone doing something that should …