communication

9 Insider Secrets to Becoming an Internet Marketing Expert

By Mojo40 Mavens ⋅ May 27, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Sometimes it seems like search engines operate a little bit like the Wizard of Oz. Who knows what the %$#* goes on behind those digital curtains. Wouldn’t it be great […]

The Ultimate Networking Secret Especially If You Hate Networking

By Ted Wills ⋅ May 13, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

I recently attended the blandly titled “Writing and Publishing for Business and Professional Development” presentation at the New York City Bar. It could have more accurately been called: The Ultimate Networking Secret Especially If You Hate Networking. The panelists offered the best networking advice that I have heard since I have started paying attention to networking advice.

How to Answer How Old Are You?

By Susan Kim ⋅ May 5, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments

In many Asian cultures, asking how old you are is considered to be a perfectly acceptable conversation starter. In fact, it’s important to establish who is older so the younger […]

The Easiest and Most Idiot Proof Guide to Facebook in the World

By Mojo40 Mavens ⋅ May 1, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Although we don’t wear clerical clothing, take vows of celibacy, or baptize babies, we Mojo40 Mavens do have something in common with priests. We hear confessions. Intelligent and accomplished people […]

Tech Tip: What Are Those Black and White Square Patterns and Why Should I Care?

By Mojo40 Mavens ⋅ April 23, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

Suddenly, they’re everywhere. Those little squares that look like a crossword puzzle mated with an ink blot. And as you look closer at one you are probably thinking, “Sheesh, is […]

Your Elevator Speech… Still Working On It?

By Susan Kim ⋅ April 16, 2011 ⋅ 8 comments

So a financial services guru, a chief operating officer, and a lawyer walk into a bar. And a career coach asks, “What’s your elevator speech?” And they all have the […]

The #1 Mistake When Applying for a Job Online

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 26, 2011 ⋅ 7 comments

Want to feel wildly popular and adored? Place a job posting on Craig’s List. Within minutes, your inbox will be flooded with fawning emails vying for your attention. By the […]

7 Better Ways to Thank Someone in Your Business Network

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 19, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Texting, “thx” is a perfectly fine acknowledgment when someone gives you directions to a party. It’s not so fine when they write a detailed recommendation for your business school application, get you a job, or find a buyer for your house. Here’s a better way to do it.

How to Get the Best LinkedIn Premium Feature for Free

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 12, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Eureka! After much searching you have found EXACTLY the right person you want to contact on LinkedIn. Alas, they are not a 1st or 2nd degree connection. And the only […]

Want to Be Happier? Log Off After Reading This

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

When’s the last time you had a great conversation and not just some idle chit-chat? According to a recent study, the deeper your conversations, the happier you are. And you can’t have real conversations if you’re behind a computer.