A New Year Full Of Wow and Can Do!
This year has flown by in lightening speed, We navigated the storms and re-evaluated our needs. So many challenges with so many solutions, It all comes down to excellent execution.
I have been shown so many things,
That I am resilient and kind, with a strong set of wings.
I’m thankful and grateful for all …
The 3 C’s of Effective Engagement
This post is relatively short by design. It’s focused on three things that are both easy and hard to do. I hope you can use them for your end of the year planning and for your 2013 goal setting.
These are what I’m calling the Three C’s of Social Engagement.
ContentThe ability to create, …
Do’s and Don’ts: The Office Holiday Party
With office holiday parties just around the corner, workers are wrestling with that age-old question: do you let loose at the holiday party, or do you treat it as an extension of a day in the office? Your workplace environment and position within the company will dictate some of that, but one thing is for …
Personal Branding Weekly and Protecting Yourself from Experts
Editor’s Note: I’ve met many wonderful people during some recent personal branding and social media seminars and sessions that I’ve presented at lately. When we visit after my presentation, I find that unearthing your brand is by far the most interesting and most challenging aspect of personal branding for them.
Do you …
How To Get A Mentor
The first mistake most people make when seeking out a mentor is asking a role model to take on that responsibility. Mentoring is an enormous chore. Don’t underrate the undertaking of it. You are asking someone to take a personal interest in your development.
It reminds me of a first kiss. At least, that’s when …
7 Tips for Hearing More and Doing More
Listen up! Yes You! Listen up!
It’s not just for coaches and teachers anymore. Give the person speaking the courtesy of your attention. Your conversations will go smoother and faster. You will be able to get more done in less time.
This is especially true for face to face meetings. It is also true for …
Network and Link Up, Link In and Link Out!
Networking is about meeting people you have commonality, synergy, potential and chemistry with. Linking is what comes next. You meet and link and connect one part, thing or person with another, and make a personal branding bond or tie.
According to the English Club, linking is very important in the English language. If you recognize …
Stand Above the Crowd: 15 Minute Follow-Up
You know how important follow-up is.
It’s a chance to stand out, an opportunity to cement a relationship and your best bet for gaining confidence about your weaknesses.
But, follow-up is also highly underutilized — in the job search and in the sales process. And, my clients have told me why, time and again…
I …
Never Negotiate for Yourself
There is a simple reason for why you should never negotiate for yourself. It’s too hard to be objective. I’m suggesting you think like an agent.
It’s much easier to ask for what you want when you are negotiating for a 3rd party. Even if that third party is your pet goldfish.
Why a 3rd…One of the Biggest Mistakes Companies Make
Working for a large corporation I am accustomed to the same regular routine. If the previous year (or quarter or month) was a good one, then there is a brief period of celebration and recognition and then it’s on this year and how we need to “keep up the momentum” or make “this year the …