From the monthly archives:

June 2010

It’s NOT Impossible!

Don’t let the title of this post fool you. I’m not going to tell you that you should aim high and that if you can dream it, you can do it. Naturally, I believe that, but this piece has two solid feet on the ground and stems from a situation I had at work recently. [...]

June 23, 2010 CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING THIS ARTICLE

A-Z Career Challenge: Z = Zero Sum Game

The other day Skip and I were interviewed by an NPR affiliate in Oregon. We talked about much of the advice covered in this series, e.g. minding your –ilities, Gene Kelly Dance Steps, the subtle art of interpersonal skills, and a lot more. As I was reviewing my notes post-interview, I realized I had left [...]

June 11, 2010 CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING THIS ARTICLE

2010 Career Challenge: Y = Your Brand (Beyond the Web)

Y = Your Brand Beyond the Web

In the arena of personal branding, there’s too much talk about the technology. There’s scarcely any talk about content. The technology is fine. We all need to understand the technology behind social networking and social media.

But never forget this: technology is just the medium. And what really matters when it comes to branding yourself is the message. I’m talking about the content behind your personal brand. A personal brand is just a front, a façade, if it’s not solidly backed by content.

June 3, 2010 CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING THIS ARTICLE