Three Common Leadership Disconnection Phrases
Coaching ability is a leadership skill that almost everyone can benefit from. Whether you are managing a large organization of employees or you are a solopreneur that spends all day talking to potential clients – we can’t understand the power of the words we use during “coaching” opportunities. The last thing leaders want to do …
3 Tips for Networking with Business Cards
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a career or operating a company, business cards are a critical part of branding yourself.
If you don’t have some already, think of them as miniature resumes — giving the recipient a glimpse into who you are and what you might be able to offer them. Although they …
Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Have you ever wanted to found your own business and be your own boss? Well, starting a new business comes with lots of challenges waiting to be solved and income ambiguities to be overcome since estimations won’t usually work in new businesses. Even though entrepreneurship is not for everyone, many people choose this path for …
Hoarders At Work: Get Help Before It’s Too Late
When you have to separate a very talented person from your company, it hurts. As my partner often repeated, “Nice beats genius every time.” That means playing nice – whatever else you do, make sure you fit into the culture and connect with people at work in a polite and congenial way. Respect for others …
How Solo-Entrepeneurs Can Take Guilt Free Vacations
You are reading this while I am with my wife on a beach in Belize.
It’s our first vacation (or “holiday” as the Europeans call it) of 2014.
As a solo entrepreneur vacations stress me out.
If I’m not connecting with clients and prospects I’m losing touch with my business and may not have one …
Personal Branding Weekly – Happy Birthday #Brandchat
This week we hit a milestone in a twitter chat that I started five years ago. In fact, our #brandchat birthday is this Wednesday, February 19th. In five years, we’ve met many BRANDidos (a term of endearment for all those who chat and share their insights and resources). Some have stayed, others have left and …
Greener Grass? – Leave for the Right Reasons
So there can be many benefits to switching jobs. Moving to another company is likely to bring you a bigger and quicker raise and perhaps an opportunity for promotion. And many people find it stimulating and refreshing to periodically take on new challenges, new surroundings, and new colleagues. There’s an excitement about changing jobs that …
5 Questions to Ask Before Going from For-Profit to Non-Profit
For-profit to non-profit?
I am approached frequently by baby boomers on whether they should make the leap from the For-Profit world to the Non-Profit world.
The answer is almost always maybe.
I have had a tumultuous but successful career over the last decade and a half. Going from a large corporation to a successful high …
Don’t Be Shy: Brand Building for Introverts
There is little doubt that building a personal brand goes a long way in establishing your career or business. However, for people who are shy or are prone to social anxiety, many of the strategies suggested in brand building, such as attending networking events or public speaking, can be stressful. Here are tips to building …
Ten Minutes Per Day Could Improve Your Personal Brand
Let’s be honest with ourselves, because most of us are busy with work and family, we don’t always have something interesting to say. Even if we think our own work is interesting, it may not be of interest to others. For many people, the thought of making small talk can be extremely stressful. If you’re …