personal branding

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.

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 […]

12 Ways Not to Become Invisible After 40

By Susan Kim ⋅ January 21, 2011 ⋅ 30 comments

I swear I had only closed my eyes for one second when a policeman started poking me with his billy stick. “Excuse me, Miss, you’re going to have to get […]

What Would John Hancock’s Email Signature Look Like?

By Susan Kim ⋅ January 7, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Quick: Who signed the Declaration of Independence? Don’t worry, this isn’t a history or immigration test. The first name (and probably only one) that pops in your head, though, is […]

How to Instantly Make Yourself More Popular on LinkedIn

By Susan Kim ⋅ December 24, 2010 ⋅ One comment

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 […]

Could You Have Been a Contender?

By Susan Kim ⋅ December 9, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate yourself when it comes to living up to your full potential? 10 being you’ve gone beyond your childhood dreams, 1 being […]

How to Get a Great LinkedIn Recommendation Without Asking

By Susan Kim ⋅ November 19, 2010 ⋅ 11 comments

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 […]

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile Without Stress Or Calls to Tech Friends

By Susan Kim ⋅ November 18, 2010 ⋅ One comment

You must be sick of people telling you that you’ve got to get a LinkedIn profile. Especially when you have clearly explained to them that you are busy, busy, BUSY. […]

Could Your Friend Explain What You Do for a Million Dollars?

By Susan Kim ⋅ November 17, 2010 ⋅ One comment

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 […]

11 Ways a Blog Can Get You a Gig, a Job, a Career (so stop whining)

By Susan Kim ⋅ November 16, 2010 ⋅ 8 comments

“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 […]