Why a Personal "Employee Brand" Will Save Your Career and Your Workplace

Why a Personal "Employee Brand" Will Save Your Career and Your Workplace: "The traditional promise of long-term corporate employment has vanished. We’re moving from a top-down, hierarchical workplace to a more transparent, flat and collaborative environment. Only those who develop strong personal employee brands will survive – and enable their organizations to survive."

4 smart ways to be a better communicator

4 smart ways to be a better communicator: "Good communication is an essential skill for business leaders. That’s because when you take on the role of CEO, you implicitly agree to be chief communicator as well, according to venture capitalist and leadership guru John Hamm."

The Hour of Power: How to Succeed with a Last-Minute Presentation

The Hour of Power: How to Succeed with a Last-Minute Presentation: "On Friday afternoons here at ProPoint, we’ve got what I call the Hour of Power. Because one hour simply isn’t big enough to contain all the excitement, it actually runs from 3-5pm. While the staff focuses on completing their deadlines so they can hit the weekend, any incoming sales call is eyed with suspicion. At that hour anything can happen. Tight turn due Sunday? No problem! Need somebody to stay late? Sure thing! It can be an uncertain time for anyone looking to make a clean getaway."

3 Practical ways to develop content your readers will actually read

3 Practical ways to develop content your readers will actually read: "The key to success with B2B newsletters is not simply to do them, it’s to do them well."

Four ways to improve SEO

Four ways to improve SEO: "Is your website Google-friendly?"

How To Start A Mentorship Relationship

How To Start A Mentorship Relationship: "In my work as a career coach, I find there are several helpful resources that very few people take advantage of. Mentorship definitely falls on this list. It’s really a shame. Having a mentor can elevate your professional capabilities exponentially.
And—added bonus—mentors are amazing people. When you take the time to develop a strong mentorship relationship, you get access to a wealth of knowledge and experience, but you also end up with a lifelong friend and potential future business partner. In short, there’s no downside.
Of course, if you aren’t familiar with the concept, you may have questions about how it all works. Well, that’s what I’m here for!! Please allow me to offer some insights."

Great Ideas: The 5 rules of effective employee feedback

Great Ideas: The 5 rules of effective employee feedback: "Providing feedback to employees is essential to improving their performance on the job. But how do you ensure that you’re delivering feedback your people will actually hear and heed?"

How to Negotiate Discounts for Paying Early

How to Negotiate Discounts for Paying Early: "Wrangling with big customers over payment terms can be difficult for a small business"

Why it pays to communicate with your employees

Why it pays to communicate with your employees: "Stephanie Vogler was nervous. It’s not that she didn’t talk to her 10 employees every day, but this time, she was doing a formal, companywide speech. “I’m terrified of speaking in public,” said Vogler, managing partner of The Cross Decor and Design, a Vancouver interior-design store."

Six Steps To Fighting Internet Rumors

Six Steps To Fighting Internet Rumors: "Last weekend, McDonald’s was the victim of an internet hoax that reverberated through social networks, especially Twitter. An old, false photo recirculated that suggested a McDonald’s corporate policy discriminatory to African-American customers. The photo spread like wildfire. People took to Twitter, outraged; “Seriously McDonalds” was a trending topic on Twitter on Sunday and into Monday, and McDonalds’ social media team was pressed into emergency service trying to put out the fire."

How to Activate Your Entrepreneurial Leadership

How to Activate Your Entrepreneurial Leadership: "I’ve often said that creating and building a business is not a one-man show, even though it usually springs from the mind and determination of one person – committees don’t start successful businesses. But taking an idea to a business success requires many people to work together effectively, and that requires entrepreneurial leadership."

Do You Want To Simplify Your Life? An Interview With Sam Davidson

Do You Want To Simplify Your Life? An Interview With Sam Davidson: "In 2004, over 50% of Americans were concerned about the amount of stress in their everyday lives."

5 Easy Ways To Fight The Urge To Splurge

5 Easy Ways To Fight The Urge To Splurge: "You've finally done it - a detailed, realistic budget. It's a crucial step toward financial freedom, and you should be proud. Nearly half of Americans don't even bother to create, let alone stick to, a budget. (From lawn care to summer fairs, expenses can skyrocket if you're not paying attention. Check out Save Money On Summer Bills.)"

The Top 6 Benefits Of Starting A Home-Based Business

The Top 6 Benefits Of Starting A Home-Based Business: " Home-based businesses are quickly becoming the fastest growing form of business start-ups. Growing your company out of your home allows for flexibility that is difficult when renting or buying office and warehouse space. Although working at home requires self-discipline, the benefits can be substantial - especially in the start-up years. (We provide six tips for creating a winning business in a losing economy. Check out Starting A Small Business In Tough Economic Times.)"

Dress for Success on Wall Street

Dress for Success on Wall Street: "Over at the Wall Street Journal's FINS career site, Julie Steinberg has written a helpful piece for the incoming first-year investment bank kids who want to dress for success."

Dad's Foolproof Car-Buying Tips (and Other Secrets of Life)

Dad's Foolproof Car-Buying Tips (and Other Secrets of Life): "Some Dads teach you how to tie your shoe, ride your bike, even how to parallel park. My Dad gave me the crash course on how to get anything I want in life, starting the day I bought my first car."

8 Careers Built On Relationships

8 Careers Built On Relationships: "If you've got outstanding relationship-building skills, or if you've mastered the art of networking, there are some careers that you might be particularly suited to. Careers that are built upon relationships require that employees are able to build and maintain a client base. Being personable, able to remember the fine details, and having the confidence to market yourself are all important aspects of these careers. If you're considering a career move that makes use of your keen interpersonal skills, be sure to consider the following jobs. (To help you with networking, read 4 Career Networking Tips That Work.)"

12 Ways To Beat Gas Prices Without Changing Your Car

12 Ways To Beat Gas Prices Without Changing Your Car: "With fuel costs soaring, try these tips to ease pain at the pump."

How To Make People Choose Right Over Wrong

How To Make People Choose Right Over Wrong: "It turns out it isn't very hard at all."

Cubicle Etiquette: Sights, Sounds and Smells

Cubicle Etiquette: Sights, Sounds and Smells: "What is covered in fabric, measures 6 feet by 6 feet, and allows complete access to sights, sounds, and smells of your co-workers?"