How to Make the Most of the Conference Season
The conference season is upon us. Are you ready?
Notices on Social Media channels are popping up for SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, TED and TEDx and many other events and conferences. There are countless conferences you could attend and some you should attend and some you MUST attend. This article is not about selecting …
7 Signs Your Sales Training Needs A Revamp
What better time to start looking at creating, rebuilding or tweaking your sales training program? When was the last time your company took a look at how they are developing the people who capture the revenue that fuels everything else? Or if you are a solopreneur, what has been the ROI on the programs you …
Countering the Damage of Sarcasm in Workplace Communication
At a specific time within my seminar on “The 7 Deadliest Communication Sins,” I take on the topic of sarcasm at work. Firstly, I ask two very important questions about audience members’ experience with regard to this specific issue as it impacts interpersonal communication and workplace communication.
These two questions are:
How many of you…What the Olympics can teach us about Career Development
The Sochi Olympics are starting today. In fact, the opening ceremonies are tonight. The Sochi Olympics are a chance for Russia as a country to show off their skills in organizing and executing on such a monumental undertaking. With an expected cost running at over $50 billion dollars. Russia is putting everything on the line …
Greatness through Gratitude
Gratitude seems to be a rare or discounted commodity. In our time deprived, hyper-connected world, we may text a quick “thx” or smiley face and go on our way. And, practices like that make us like everyone else – just average.
How do you stand out in someone’s mind? How do you engage and inspire …
Go for the CEO Job!
Every organization needs a leader. Motorcycle gangs have (official and unofficial) designated leaders, as do Red Cross workers. Children on school playgrounds follow the leader, just as dogs in a pack. Regardless of your calling, someone is going to lead the charge; no group can do without. It might as well be you.
In business, …
Personal Branding Weekly – Happy Birthday Edition
Yesterday, I celebrated my birthday. I enjoyed the time with family and friends. And, also used the moment to reflect on what worked last year and what I’m looking forward to in the coming year.
Along with all the usual Groundhog Day happenings, the excitement of Super Bowl was a new twist for the day …
Certification – Is It Worth It?
Certification is one of the hottest trends in the adult learning and employment space. Over the next 20-30 years, I believe we will see a shift from getting advanced college degrees to getting certifications.
The question I am often asked is:
Should I get “XYZ” certification?
My response is almost always – Maybe!
Before we …
How to Impress Your Boss on Your First Day
Want to make a great first impression on your first day of work? Then you must put yourself in your new manager’s shoes.
The perspective you have as a new employee can be very different than that of your manager’s. While on the first day you want to impress your new boss, you also want …
Make Your Business Card a Keeper
Business cards are one of the most affordable ways to get your information into a prospects hands. The problem is that most business cards end up lost in a pile on a desk, tossed in a junk drawer or worse, thrown away. Business cards only work if your prospect keeps it so he can call …