Do You Have an Attitude of Accountability?

Do You Have an Attitude of Accountability?

A culture of accountability begins with an attitude of accountability. Do you have an attitude of accountability? Accountability = Ownership This includes ownership of your thoughts, actions, feelings, and last but hardly least, your results. Accountability is the...
Your Personal Brand is Always on “Candid Camera”

Your Personal Brand is Always on “Candid Camera”

“Smile! You’re on candid camera.” Today, deep in thought while waiting for the bagel I ordered to be toasted, I heard the cashier say, “Smile. It will make your day go better.” Once I realized that she was talking to me, I turned to look at her. She said,...
Your Personal Brand is Always on “Candid Camera”

Presenting to a Hostile Audience?

Sometimes you have an important message to share — but they aren’t going to like it… There are many situations where you might need to deliver an unwelcome message. Maybe it’s a downsizing or reduction in hours, coming up short on sales goals, or...
Your Personal Brand is Always on “Candid Camera”

Q&A Pointer: Handling Stage Hogs

Handling questions gets a little trickier when you have a “stage hog” in the audience. Here’s one way to plan ahead for the Q&A. Stage hogs are people who like to be heard, like to interrupt, and have a need to be noticed. Before you know it, a...
Your Personal Brand is Always on “Candid Camera”

Sample – How To Post

INTRODUCTION: Your “how to” blog post should teach the reader how to do something by breaking it down into a series of steps. Begin your blog post by explaining what problem you are going to solve through your explanation and be sure to include any relevant...