Personal Branding Weekly – It’s No Picnic
For our readers in the U.S. and Canada, Happy Labor/Labour Day!
For many small business owners, it’s time to get back to business.
The summertime can be overwhelming. Juggling kid’s, activities and family reunions/vacations and still be accessible to clients, can take its toll on even the most driven entrepreneurs.
Let’s get back to business!…
Give Up The Bloody Fight of Doing it Yourself
Imagine you were setting out to network with people today. Let’s do the math. If you allot 30 minutes to connect with someone (imagine ordering a coffee or making it through a parking lot, building and a receptionist – none of these activities all in all can be done in less than 30 minutes each). …
Multiple Choice Leads to Improved Solutions
Do you remember your old school days, where the standard test featured was that of asking you to choose between True or False answers? Those types of tests can easily drive the creative person crazy as the grey line and new possibilities were always seen. The entrepreneurial sort would ask of each question, “What if?” …
Personal Branding Weekly – Bloodied, Beaten by Your Own Hand
Dave blew it this week.
His email response was filled with CAPS, accusations, references to “pent up feelings” – all the things you may want to say but didn’t (which would be the smarter move) – have now placed in an email where it can live for eternity (and be shared, reviewed and re-read).
I’ve …
Wow Prospects and Influencers: 3 Social Media Daily Tasks
Social media allows professionals to construct strong business relationships leveraging insights and data previously unavailable pre new millennium. So why are so many professionals wasting time, not getting results? They typically have a weak personal brand and network, and don’t invest time building relationships.
Create a Strong NetworkPrior to joining any social network for …
‘Death by Interview’—What it can Cost YOUR Company
While the overall unemployment rate is definitely showing steady improvement, millions of men and women still are having trouble landing a job, or at least landing one in a timely manner. One primary reason for this is that some companies continue to drag out the entire interview process beyond any reasonable limits and then take …
Complementing Core Competency Strengthens Growth
Getting started in business is overwhelming to say the least. There are so many “have to” learn components. It’s not just about your core service, but also about business development and communication to attract interest in your services. For most people, they are horrified to learn they need to become a salesperson too. And for …
Personal Branding Weekly – Dazzling Conversation Starters
Ever hit that moment of awkward silence?
At an event and don’t know what to talk about?
Does it seem like all you do is grip, grin and graze making chit chat that’s merely a conversation seeking a topic?
Here’s an easy acronym to navigate you through a conversation. Ask questions following the pattern of …
You’re Losing Money by not Using These Prospecting Tips
How to leverage Google and LinkedIn for high-level prospecting.
One of the things that surfaces when I’m training sales professionals is how much time many of them waste on social media by not being strategic. Instead, they find themselves watching cat videos, playing Candy Crush, or reading endless tweets. I won’t even get started on …
5 Reasons TOP Candidates Won’t be Joining YOUR Team*
As the economy in general and the job market in particular continue to improve, albeit slowly in some market sectors, there is a steady (and growing!) demand for TOP performing candidates by companies that are leaders in their industries—and want to stay in that position.
In an effort not only to stay competitive in the …