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How To Rebrand Yourself at Work

How To Rebrand Yourself at Work

One of the things I do at work on a regular basis is mentor people on how to rebrand themselves, whether it’s to get a better review, build a better relationship with their manager, get a new position, or take their game to the next level. In my experience, there are a few things that you can do to make a big difference in reshaping your brand at work. Here is my short-list of things you can do

By May 18, 2013 4 Comments Read More →
Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future

Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future

How do you reinvent yourself and build a better brand? One of the best books I’ve read on how to go about reinventing yourself and building your brand is Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future, by Dorie Clark. With Reinventing You, Clark gives you a step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make.

By May 3, 2013 2 Comments Read More →
When Can You Start: How To Ace the Interview and Win the Job

When Can You Start: How To Ace the Interview and Win the Job

“You will get a job a lot sooner if you read this book.” — Guy Kawasaki

If you want to find a job, and land a job, here’s a book that could significantly help you with the process. It’s When Can You Start? How to ACE the Interview and Win the Job, by Paul Freiberger.

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Stephen Covey on How Experience is Overrated

Stephen Covey on How Experience is Overrated

Does a lack of experience hold you back? According to Stephen Covey, “experience is overrated.” Many times when somebody has a lot of experience, what they really have is the same experience repeated over and over again.

By March 24, 2013 11 Comments Read More →
Advice is for Winners

Advice is for Winners

The best book on advice I’ve been reading is Advice is for Winners: How to Get Advice for Better Decisions in Life and Work. You can try to go it alone in the world, but the reality is you can be more effective if you leverage advice from people around the world — if you know how to seek advice with skill. To put it simply, life’s better with the right advice.

By March 17, 2013 3 Comments Read More →