Personal Branding Weekly – 22 April 2013
I’m happy that Dan Schawbel, Publisher of this blog, was finally able to get back into his apartment in Boston. I’m even more thrilled that he and his colleagues were not hurt during the tragic events in Boston. From Boston, where Dan is based, to Texas, where I am based, the tragedies were our focus …
3 Ways to Be a Marketable College Grad
Trying to set yourself apart in the entry-level job market can be a challenge. Although the number of jobs are increasing, employers are still looking for talented candidates with in-demand skills.
Are you a college student wanting to go above and beyond the rest? Here are some tips for students who want to be marketable …
12 Ideas for Growing Your Brand on Social Media
What is the single smartest thing you have ever done on social media — ever — to grow your company’s brand? (Be specific!)
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a …
So You’re Accepted to College: Now Learn to Leverage It!
Almost every college applicant experiences waves of excitement, anxiety and even some fear while waiting to hear if you have been accepted to college. Most parents share in their childrens’ anxiety and feel a huge sense of relief when at long last, the thick envelope arrives and enclosed is the golden ticket from college admissions…congratulations, …
Personal Branding Weekly – 8 April 2013
Be sure you take a moment and read Peter’s post about Debunking Personal Brand Cultural Myths and the myth that so many believe – “Only executive and managers need a personal brand”. Please weigh in – is this something you believe? Or someone close to you?
Did you miss out on GlassDoor’s post about the …
5 Daily Gratitudes Lifestyle
A little gratitude goes a long way. A card, some flowers, and even the simplest “thank you” can say more to others than you can claim in any article, sales pitch, or blog. These signs of gratitude aren’t just gestures though. They are part of a lifestyle that needs to be implemented within your brand …
How To Be Incredibly Productive Every Day (Part 3)
In recent articles, you’ve learned how to be incredibly productive every day by planning the day the night before and by keeping track of how you spend your time. While these practical strategies will definitely boost your productivity, it’s still possible to get thrown off track, especially if you work in a dynamic, fast-paced work …
The Key to Your Organization’s Successful Future
With a number of the talks I have been giving at companies and universities, I recently reconnected with my alma mater. Feeling a bit nostalgic, I searched to see if some of the on-campus activities that I was involved in were still around.
Some extra curricular organizations I was involved in had been around for …
Time to Plan for a Re-Charge
We are close to the end of the first quarter of 2013. By now you’ve been running hard for close to 90 days. Hopefully all the time and effort you put into your plans to kick off the year strong are starting to pay dividends.
Have you thought about taking a (brief) break to Re-Charge? …
Cancer not Lying: The Best Thing That Could Happen
Stacy Kramer’s TED Talk on the gift of surviving cancer is an extraordinary story about living and not dying. In a HuffPo editorial, she describes her brain tumor as an unexpected gift. She compares it to the uncertain, rocky road of disadvantaged students.
Kramer’s personal brand encompasses wisdom, compassion and gratitude. Her embrace of the …