Update: Goal Completed and Beaten A Day Early!
If you have been reading this blog during the month of February, you may have noticed that I made an open challenge to myself to write a post each day of the month. In the first two weeks, I was able to bring in over 1,000 unique visitors, beating my January total of 765. This [...]
Slightly Off Topic…Some Thoughts
This post is slightly off my main topic of business development, branding and identity. I say slightly because it is still connected, yet is on a personal level. While the economic downturn has caused and continues to cause damage around the world, I still choose to see the world as a positive place. From this [...]
Herb Cohen: You Can Negotiate Anything
I have just finished reading a book that will literally change your life and your business. The legendary Herb Cohen writes in a storytelling way, which allows the reader to understand the concepts and strategies of negotiation which he explains. I cannot express enough how important interpersonal skills, selling your ideas, and coming up with [...]
The Natural Learner- Why Being Curious Matters
Are you curious about the world? Do you find yourself researching new topics, making discoveries and linking them to how you live your life, run your company, or why you make certain choices? If so, you may be a natural learner. This is important for many reasons, most of all because the more you learn, [...]
Beyond the Crisis, What’s Next?
As you have probably noticed, I am a huge fan of Ted Talks. I think that they are so informative and powerful to watch. This latest Ted talk that I want to share features Juan Enriquez. He has a fascinatingly scary view of what is coming. Science fiction meets reality. The things he talks about [...]
Have You Asked Lately?
I have recently made a discovery over the last few years that I would like to share with you. It is something that is so common, people tend not to do it. Something that can make situations so much easier, yet it goes without saying. And something that can lead to huge successes, if people [...]
The Power of Your Network
Do you have a network that you can utilize to help you get from A to B? If you have an online network, but it is one that is mostly just for show, it is time to rethink your online networking strategy. In fact, while you are at it, rethink your whole networking strategy, both [...]
7 Days To Go…Can I Make It?
All I can say is, wow. Wow, it is a lot of work to post each day. Wow, the results have been amazing so far. And wow, this is pretty fun! To those who haven’t visited before, I made a challenge to myself to post new content each day, everyday for the month of February. [...]
Leadership Matters
Patrick Awuah gives a brilliant talk making the case that a liberal arts education is critical to forming true leaders. As you watch this talk, think about how you can take the components and apply them to your business. Apply them to your leadership style, or work towards a style like it. I found this [...]
The Story of a Passionate Life
I just watched a Ted Talk by Wofford College President Ben Dunlap on the story of a passionate life. He shares a great story about a Hungarian who survives the Holocaust, makes his way to America with his family, and created the process of the double-knit. It is truly an amazing and inspiring story. Enjoy! [...]
