A reader hit the ‘Contact Us’ button and asked a question about change management and organizational behavior. What Suzanne Whang asked was: The problem I see with us “over-40-ers” is […]
Let me be clear. This is the problem you face. Nowadays, even Santa Claus has trouble defining his Unique Value Proposition. Indeed, he looks like all the others, does the […]
In last week’s post, I explained how you could dramatically increase your odds at an interview by bringing a document that shows your understanding of the challenges and opportunities that […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
What do holiday cards, LinkedIn profiles, and the personals have in common? People spend way more time on them if there’s a photo. In fact, when it comes to the […]
A friend of mine has confused asking for a LinkedIn recommendation with promiscuous sex and used car sales. “It makes me feel cheap, pushy, and desperate,” he explains. I ask […]
Imagine you and a friend are on a game show with a million dollar prize. To win it, all she has to do is explain what you do. Not what […]
“There are too many blogs out there.” “I’m not a writer.” “What if I put in all that effort and it doesn’t work out?” Finished whining yet? Because you will […]