We can all agree that it’s important to distinguish between real experts and those posing to be experts. People look to experts for advice on any number of subjects. I remember sitting in class at the University of Texas where I majored in Government, and looked over one of my professor’s accomplishments. He was a […]
Have it your way. Talk all you want. Converse on Twitter. I do it too. But at the end of the day, results speak for themselves. Networking by conversing on Twitter is plain and simple, a terrible way to network. Look at the top people on Twitter based on followers. The majority of them have […]
One of the most important aspects of creating a personal brand, is first attempting to determine what your goals are. Are you trying to become the President of the United States, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, a serial entrepreneur, a social activist? This will certainly help you understand how to frame your brand, […]
I received great advice the other day from my friend and boss, Brant Barton. “Finishing strong is more important than how you start”. It took me a while to really understand how true his advice was. Common wisdom says you need to make a good first impression. First impressions leave a lasting memory, right? Even […]
This post was initially posted on Personal Branding Blog. My introduction to Tribes I was at my desk a few months back, when the CEO of my company sent an email saying that he was purchasing a copy of Seth Godin’s Tribes for anyone in the company who wanted to read it. Given that it […]
I am very proud to announce that I have joined Personal Branding Blog as a weekly columnist. This is an exciting opportunity for me and the five other bloggers who will be contributing on a weekly basis. Today, Careerbuilder.com and CNN chose their top job blogs which Personal Branding Blog was ranked #1. Additionally, the […]
When I started to look at the people around me who have built successful personal brands, one thing is apparent. They are great at building personal relationships. Online personal branding is a bit more tricky. It’s harder to build a personal relationship online. Relationships online take more repetition, more pinging, and cultivating. Joining Twitter was […]
