Why Your Boss is a Jerk
Your boss is a jerk, right? It’s pretty likely you’ve told someone this or you’ve at least thought it. In an informal survey of people I’ve met in my seminars, on planes and at dinner parties over the last 20 years: out of four workers I’ve met has repeated the same refrain: “My boss is …
Romancing the Brand: An Interview with Tim Halloran
Recently I had the privilege of connecting with Tim Halloran, President of Brand Illumination and author of the new book Romancing the Brand: How Brands Create Strong, Intimate Relationships with Consumers. We discussed the key ingredients needed for a strong brand, how small businesses can take the first step to create meaningful, long-term relationships with …
Why Certain Givers Outperform Takers?
I recently spoke with Adam Grant, who is the youngest tenured professor and single highest-rated teacher at the Wharton School. He is a leading expert on success, work motivation and helping and giving behaviors. Grant has presented for leaders at organizations such as Google, the NFL, Merck, Pixar, Goldman Sachs, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, The United …
What the Olympics can teach us about Career Development
The Sochi Olympics are starting today. In fact, the opening ceremonies are tonight. The Sochi Olympics are a chance for Russia as a country to show off their skills in organizing and executing on such a monumental undertaking. With an expected cost running at over $50 billion dollars. Russia is putting everything on the line …
Side-Hustling: Chantel Waterbury, CEO of Chloe + Isabel
I recently had a chance to catch up with Chantel Waterbury, founder and CEO of Chloe + Isabel, an exciting jewelry company that employs merchandisers to build their brand. It is very popular with Millennials, and each merchandiser is essentially an entrepreneur “side-hustling” to bring in extra income, which makes Chantel an excellent addition to …
How to Improve Your Career in Your Free Time
How do you get ahead in the workplace?
Some people over-deliver on projects they are assigned, hoping to be recognized with increased pay or a promotion. Others look for inefficiencies in the company that can serve as new leadership opportunities. Still, some employees favor becoming a voice of the brand, writing external-facing articles and speaking …
Post Interview Rules
Finally, it is the day you have been waiting for. You dress to impress, look very professional and go to your interview location. During the interview, you answer all of the questions as best as you can. Now, you think it is time for you to sit back and wait. Actually, it is not. You …
4 Ways To Avoid Letting Fear Control Your Career
For some people’s careers, fear is public enemy No. 1.
They overanalyze even the most minuscule of details, are afraid of speaking their mind, and never try to take that next step in career advancement.
If this sounds like you, then stop settling for mediocrity and confront your fear head-on. Next time when all you …
Stop Talking About These Three Things!
When building a business or career, you are always conscious of your reputation and “brand.” And nothing can be more powerful or damaging than the things you say or talk about most. Below are three statements or conversations that people tend to frequently use or talk about that can be quite damaging or at the …
Listening Tests Your Self-Discipline and Leadership Potential
Listening is a strategic communication tactic. When you are not prepared to listen strategically, you can fail yourself and the other people in the room.
Strategic listening requires one skill first and foremost. You need self-discipline. You must give your complete attention to the speaker. Avoid doing anything that gives the impression that you are …