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 provided by Fast Company; Written by Lydia Dishman; Photo provided by PeopleImages/Getty Images As a nation, we’re obsessed with getting stuff done. There is an endless supply of advice from time management experts, productivity evangelists, and thought leaders who have managed to hack their way into the 24-hour day and wring out the maximum … Continue reading
Story provided by Fast Company and written by Brian Grazer – I don’t like to boss people around. I don’t get motivated by telling people what to do, I don’t take any pleasure in it. So I manage with curiosity, by asking questions. In a typical day, I may have 50 conversations of some substance. … Continue reading
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Story provided by Fast Company – If you think the boss should have all the answers, you might be confused about what it means to be a good leader. As a general rule of thumb, every person hired should be smarter than the manager at what they’ve been hired to do, says Ian Siegel, cofounder … Continue reading
Story provided by Fast Company – As a former corporate recruiter, I’ve seen thousands of resumes. And let me tell it to you honestly from this side of the table: Sometimes as my peers look at the vast pile of applicants in front of them, they make snap judgments based on what they read. Those … Continue reading
Story provided by Fast Company – Are you feeling scattered or unfocused? Adding a ritual or two to your day may be just the ticket to snap out of it. “Rituals are habits that are part of our day-to-day activities that lead to desired outcomes,” says Melissa Gratias, who has a PhD in industrial and organizational … Continue reading
Story provided by Fast Company – You’re at an industry conference making small talk. The discussion invariably turns from “who you know” to “what you do.” Your brow furrows, you cock your head slightly, and you launch into the elevator pitch: “So, we’re building a multi-channel platform that leverages…” “So, I’m the global brand director … Continue reading
Story provided by Fast Company – We all have that one person who we’d love to meet—the best business contact or our biggest creative inspiration. When Brad Lawrence and Michael Zach started the art apparel and body paint company BLVisuals in 2010, they dreamed of getting their goods in front of music star Macklemore. “He inspires … Continue reading