What’s Inside the Worst LinkedIn Invite Ever
Asking a complete stranger to connect on LinkedIn can be fine! No worries. Just have something – like a group – in common. That means you look up who you want to link with, and join their group. Participate two or three times, and then fire off that invite. You might write: We are both …
Personal Branding Weekly – Facilitate Strategic Meetings Instead of Hopeful
When going to a conference or face to face event, don’t just go “hoping” to meet people. Go with a plan and be strategic.
Invite people that are already in your online circle who may be going or be from the area to meet AFK (away from the keyboard). Look to see who the speakers,…Theatrics are Required in a Leader
When things are not going well, you can: (1) show it, or (2) not show it. There is play pretend needed as an adult, just as you did as a child. When you were a kid, you acted out your dreams. You dressed and spoke like a cowboy, an actress, or a fireman. Similarly, as …
Pros and Cons to Following Your Boss on Social
A growing group of human resources staffs are turning to social media to determine the likelihood that a particular job candidate will be a good fit for the company. As many as 75 percent of HR professionals peruse social media accounts, like Facebook, to scout job candidates and not just to look for dirty laundry. …
You Did Not Get the Job! Now What?
You did not get the job! What do you do now?
You just got the rejection notice that said you did not get the job you really wanted.
What could have happened:
There was a more qualified candidate than you for this position. You did not demonstrate one or more attributes that they were looking…How To Job Hop Without Hurting Your Career
Job hopping is a way of life for many professionals, especially millenials who balk at the notion of staying with one company for their entire career. While moving from one job to the next to get ahead is acceptable, particularly for younger workers, it’s how you do the jumping that matters.
“Everyone is allowed one …
Draining Out Your Bias
With so many different resources for information today, we must add an extra step in our learning process. When we listen to a pitch from a salesman or a stance on a debatable issue from a politician we can easily identify their bias. But what about the bias that comes from all the little pieces …
Promote Now! 10 Tasks to Build Your Business Today
Building a business requires many activities from marketing and promotion to bookkeeping and customer service. Unfortunately, many business owners get bogged down in the busyness of business and don’t’ pay enough attention to the activities that generate income. If you feel your business is stagnated or aren’t sure what tasks to focus on, here are …
Updates on LinkedIn to Build Your Personal Brand
Activity is back in the LinkedIn house.
Creating a personal brand on LinkedIn is just the first step to making new connections and opportunities. To increase the chances of getting noticed, users can take advantage of a feature that has been recently brought back – your ‘Activity.’
How can you present your brand’s latest professional …
Leaders Must Master Candid, One-on-One Communication
The most egregious mistake leaders make is failing to be direct and candid with the people they lead.
I know, because as an immature leader early in my career I made that mistake time and again.
Many other leaders carry on my lame tradition to this day and it’s killing organizations.
That’s why candid, one-on-one …