Do You Have a Good Side?
Having a career first in modeling and then in business media, I am acutely aware of which side of my face is my “good side.” It’s the one with a small scar under my eye. It’s the side where my hair is inclined to swing in, rather than weirdly swing out, as it does on …
Why To Respond Slowly To Emails (Part 2 of 2)
In a recent article, you learned why to respond slowly to emails. Here are 3 specific situations when you should intentionally delay your email reply:
1. When you receive a “flaky” email (wait at least 1 day to reply). If someone (not a customer or boss) sends you a “flaky” email, you should intentionally wait …
Personal Branding Pledge for 2013
This year my destination is a matter of manifestation
I become a GPS for achievement and success
I finally reveal the true nature I possess
I am
Mighty like an ox
Smart like a fox
Majestically truculent and brave as a lion
Crushingly seductive and poised like a python
All the inner beasts that lie …
How to Start the New Year Strong
First, let’s start with a question … Why should you start the year off with a bang?
Something to Consider … The early bird gets the worm.
Also a bit of a disclaimer: I think most of the people that read the Personal Branding Blog site not only LIVE the mantra of staying ahead to …
Give The Gifts You Have
If you’re reading this in real time, you’re spending Christmas Day with me. No, not just my blog post. Me.
Perhaps like you, my work shows up more often and in more places than I ever could. Of course, this is largely due to the web, which encourages people to read and share what matters …
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 …
Success at Work or Failure? Make the call
Recently I was working on an initiative for my job that involved getting some feedback from an Executive Director at my company. I had emailed him, asking a couple of questions and requesting a meeting to discuss what I was working on.
Over a week went by without a response. I found out that he …
A Look Ahead: Who Will You Be in 2013?
You may already have a list of personal resolutions to improve your quality of life in the New Year. Whether you want to spend more time with your family or start training for a marathon, the individual goals that you set are usually designed to improve all areas of your life in the process. An …
A New Job Under Your Tree?
If you could get the gift you REALLY want, then Santa would eat your plate of cookies after he dropped your dream job under the tree. (If the tree isn’t your thing, just insert whatever symbol of your faith or spiritual practice you’re celebrating).
Of course, when you wrote your gift wish list – you …
Personal Branding Weekly and Protecting Yourself from Experts
Editor’s Note: I’ve met many wonderful people during some recent personal branding and social media seminars and sessions that I’ve presented at lately. When we visit after my presentation, I find that unearthing your brand is by far the most interesting and most challenging aspect of personal branding for them.
Do you …