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Personal Brand Evolution: How to Start Your Personal Brand Today

February 11, 2010

“Personal brand” sounds like something you could sit in a corner next to your office ficus. But if you’re visualizing your personal brand like your own mini Oscar statuette–a golden you that you can point to–you’re missing the point.
Many people get stuck at the beginning, thinking that they’re creating a mold for that statuette. They [...]

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Your Job Search Partner: Working with an executive recruiter in your job search

July 16, 2009

Here, just for extra-special you, is the recording of last night’s teleseminar on working with recruiters in your job search.  There is some great info in here on how to build effective relationships with an executive recruiter.  Thanks again to Lynn Hazan and Jeff Lipschultz for giving their time and knowledge so that all of [...]

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Your personal brand: The tagline

June 18, 2009

Lots of information out there about personal branding talks about the tools available to you.  Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogging, VisualCV, MySpace, Squidoo, resume, cover letters, business cards, etc., etc.  What less people talk about is development of a compelling personal brand — the thing that you’re trying to communicate through all of these media.
One of [...]

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Clarifying your message: Personal Branding Statement

May 28, 2009

Whether you’re in job search mode or simply getting your name out in person or online, eventually you have to tell people what you’re about.
The elevator speech is one method for preparing a focused summary of who you are and what you have to offer, but your personal brand takes it a step further.
What is [...]

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Achieving Balance: Are you in the wrong job?

May 19, 2009

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So, you know what you love to do, and how much time you get to spend doing it.  You’ve managed your schedule and attention in a way that allows you to do more of the things that you love, and be more effective at them.
What if it’s not enough?
Maybe you’re in [...]

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Interview Question of the Week: Communication and project success

April 29, 2009

photo credit: PinkMoose
Have you ever watched your team devolve into sulking, name-calling, or stony silence?  Have you seen an initiative stalled by discussions that went in circles?  Then you understand the value of this week’s interview question:
Tell me about a time when your communication style impacted a project.
Although this question is particularly apt for [...]

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Managing your emotional impact

April 20, 2009

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Take a minute and think about a favorite childhood memory.  What do you remember first?
For me, and likely for most of you, it isn’t what someone said or did.  You may not remember the weather that day or the shoes you were wearing.  What most likely comes to mind is how that [...]

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