Leverage Everything
Two weeks ago, I spoke at another event for Bloomberg TV, in conjunction with Brighthouse Networks in Detroit, Michigan. Bloomberg is my #1 client as a professional speaker. Before the event, I did a short TV interview with WDIV, the local NBC affiliate. That was the first television interview I have done as an author …
11 Personal Branding Tips for a Hot Summer
Just because you’re going on vacation doesn’t mean your personal brand should be.
How to build your personal brand this summerThis summer, you’ll either be on vacation, working, unemployed or some combination of those (hopefully more the first two). While you’re at it, here are some brand-building ideas:
1 ) Go mobile
Many people …
Winning Face-to-Face Interview by ‘Leading the Witness’
In “‘Headhunter’ Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever!” I make the following statement, right up front, in the Introduction & Overview:
“. . . as we enter the new decade, there actually are two sets of rules being used to play the (hiring) game:
The old rules…Teaching Others to Teach Others is the Biggest Reward
What is your wish and what do you have that others might wish for?
This past week, I have heard amazing stories of entrepreneurs who almost in their final hours said, “What the heck, I’m going to do what I always wanted.” And they “went for it” in a big way.
Help other people get…Building Your Tribe and Community
“You make a stand with your brand, when you put your stake in the space and build out your tribe and community”
Building tribes and communities is really as old as man himself. People have gathered together for camaraderie, commonality and shared lifestyle for as long as history documents.
Fitting our lifestyle bestFrom tribes …
One Resume Change That Will Significantly Increase Your Results
Remember the days of black and white TV? What about when couples read the newspaper over their morning coffee rather than flipping the virtual pages of the WSJ app on their iPads? Those days have passed, at least for most of us (my mom still watches black and white TV) and so has the resume …
What if You Invested $20,000 in Your Personal Brand?
As an angel investor and an entrepreneur, there’s always a nice steady stream of money out of my pocket going into new ventures. Lately, I’ve been feeling more reluctant when it comes down to writing the checks.
Why? This thought keeps creeping into my head:
“Instead of spending $20,000 on this new idea, what would …
Twitter and Facebook: Some New Stats, Tricks and Tips
Twitter adoption has continued to increase at a steady pace, and Facebook is quickly becoming a key marketing tool. Here are some new Twitter stats (Pew Research), and some Facebook (All Facebook/Vendorshop) tricks and tips:
Twitter:
In 7 months, overall Twitter adoption has increased by 5%. Twitter usage amongst all online adults had leapt to…Twitter Tips for Positive Word of Mouth
Word of mouth marketing is gaining in popularity as the “oldest form of advertising” reaches warp speed online and other people’s opinion and feedback before trying out a product or service are readily sought. People are getting smarter – they don’t easily get led by advertising and marketing claims that a company makes. More and …
3 More Ways Guest Blogging Can Build Your Personal Brand
How a guest post on the right blog can your brand the right boost.
PreviouslyLast year, I gave you 5 ideas about successfully using guest blogging as part of your personal branding strategy.
They were:
Location of the guest post Topic of the guest post Quality of the guest post Byline of the guest…