How to Become an Ideal Workplace?
In order to become an ideal workplace, one where employees feel they’re valued and have opportunities for growth, business owners need to create a community and a culture that empowers employees and rewards contributors. Since employees spend most of their time in the workplace, it makes sense that the environment should be one that nurtures …
The #1 Killer of Job Hunting Success? Networking!
On the 19th floor of a Century City tower in West Los Angeles on a Tuesday evening in late summer, 200 people swarmed into a multi-national law firm to “network” with the CEOs of companies and funding sources gathered in another “tech conference.” Attendees who parked in the building were about to have a nasty …
Your Own Personal Brand No Fly Zone
“There are times when the best appointment you keep is with yourself.” [tweet this]
There are many times, especially as we start the week, that we run around trying to take care of so many “conditions” that we ourselves have implemented. We might have the standard that all phone calls get answered in two hours …
What Does Love Have To Do With Workplace Productivity?
I’ll never forget my first marketing class in graduate school. My professor asked the class for the definition of marketing and we all attempted to give astute answers. I recall confidently answering with one of the most well-known, conventional definitions for marketing described as the four P’s (product, price, promotion and place) and was quickly …
Productivity is Overrated — Seek Helpfulness
Everything can likely be improved in some way, shape or form. However, does it need to be?
Does the world really need a faster way to make a pizza? Or clean the carpet? or cook your food?
I think the answer is Yes and No. The reality is that these are processes that have been …
The Care and Nurturing of Your Personal Brand
Creating a brand isn’t a set it and forget it proposition. Even after you’ve gotten a job or built a successful business, you need to nurture and protect your brand. A strong, positive brand shows you have character and competence, which can carry you far in business and work. But one little flub can ruin …
Temper is a Personal Branding Torpedo
It can happen to anyone. One minute you think you have everything under control and the next you are out of control.
Work really is a fairly emotional place but we are socialized to keep those emotions in check. Hey, we’re humans right? Too much stress, frustration and overload can lead to moments of unchecked …
Don’t Paint Yourself in a Corner
There comes a time in every career that we need to take a look around and make sure we are not limiting ourselves. Making sure we are making the most of our careers. And making the most of our lives too. For one cannot exist without the other. This post has a few tips & …
How to use Your OBT to Create Success
Every day we wake up. And every day we are inevitably supposed to do something. Whether it’s to write a report, make a phone call, book an order, meet with a new client, or whatever that something is. There is always something that needs to be done. That something has a high priority and value …
Branding By Association
There is an old saying, “You are only as good as the company you keep.” So what does that have to do with helping you develop your brand reputation? More than you might think.
Who you associate with at work could help or hurt your image. If you are always seen with individuals who underperform, …