Story originally appeared on Business Insider and was written by Joseph Maddalone (photo credit: Westend61/Getty Images) – Your next great career move or investment likely won’t magically appear in your inbox. The narrative that the “cold email/call is dead” is not only wrong; cold outreach can actually be the best way to reach any decision-maker. … Continue reading
Story originally appeared on Fast Company and was written by Wendy Marx (Source illustration: clairevis/iStock) – Almost 25 years ago, management guru Tom Peters kicked off the personal branding revolution with a Fast Company article so bold and brassy it nearly jumped off the page. Titled “The Brand Called You,” it was a resounding call to action … Continue reading
Story originally appear on Fast Company and was written by Stephanie Vozza (Photo: Senior Chief Petty Officer Leah Stiles/DoD) – If you ask today’s leaders the secret of their success, they’ll probably credit trusted managers who motivated them along the way. One of the greatest impacts you can have on your career is a caring … Continue reading
Story originally appeared on Entrepreneur and was written by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (photo credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images) – Entrepreneurship is a topic that fascinates the brightest and wealthiest people. There is something magical about how a talented entrepreneur can change the world. But who are entrepreneurs? What makes them special? What is the definition of an … Continue reading
Story originally appeared on Influencive and was written by Matthew Turner – Richard Branson wakes up at 5am each morning, but instead of getting straight to work, he exercises, spends time with his family, and gets himself in the right frame of mind. “Over my 50 years in business I have learned that if I rise … Continue reading
Story originally appeared on Inc. and written by Justin Bariso (photo provided by Getty Images) – As a manager or team leader, you’ve got to give your people the feedback they need. But sometimes, it’s not the feedback they want to hear. So, how do you deliver your message in a way the person interprets as helpful, and not harmful? Emotional … Continue reading