You are not like anyone else. Only you possess the combination of values, skills, beliefs, and experiences that make you who you are. When you can recognize your values and project your best self to others, they begin to appreciate what you bring to an experience.
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What does it take to write well?
Having authored three published books (with a fourth in the hopper) and hundreds of articles, I’m often asked how it’s so easy for me to write. Is it a natural talent? A skill I developed over time? Is it a craft that I’ve honed? What does it take to turn ideas or thoughts into written […]
Job Seekers: The Fine Line Between Persistence and Stalking
At a career event recently, an executive in transition told me, “I think this one hiring manager is avoiding me. I had a great interview and she seemed happy with my experience and resume, but now she won’t call me back or respond to my emails.” What he said next was alarming; “I email her every morning, […]
Three Words Millennials Should Drop From Their Business Vocabulary
In a world where 53% of the population is under age 30, professionals with some years of experience are learning to adapt to the unique nuances and styles of today’s millennials. Those of us — cough — over 30 years old understand that we need to keep work creative, interesting, relevant, and connected to important causes to engage […]
Don’t Assume
If you were signing an important business contract, you wouldn’t just assume your best interests were represented and sign it, would you? Of course not! You would read the contract carefully, ask questions and engage legal counsel if you needed help. So why then, when we interact with our employer, clients or even colleagues, do […]
Three Crucial Lists You Should Make Today
When I start the personal branding process with a new client, I spend a lot of time uncovering, discovering and probing their values, beliefs, skills, goals and feelings. This ensures we build and promote an authentic and sustainable reputation for my clients that helps them drive success in their career, and in their life. Of […]