“Sixty-six percent of employees are not engaged or actively-disengaged.” - Gallup So are you one of the millions of people working your way out of an unfulfilling path? A business-on-the-side can be a fun and fruitful way to find engagement and fulfillment in your work life. The classic entrepreneurial spirit says, “I can out-hustle everyone, do more, post more, read more, sell more, network...
I recently visited one of my favorite restaurants and ordered a crab cake sandwich. It arrived, and to my surprise, it had the restaurant’s logo branded and seared into the bun. I’m all for contrasting subtlety with boldness and ingenuity in advertising. But I wondered, when is branding and use of a logo too much? It’s not always simple to discern...
Why might an employer discount the candidate that has “retired”? Well, no one wants to discuss age discrimination for fear of being sued. HR Managers might run from the room if asked. This is what they may be thinking… (if you are easily offended, stop reading now) Curiosity ranked high on the list of traits to look for in new hires. “Look for someone...
Answer the call to build each other up! Step One: Like, Comment and Share on Social Media Get active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram - and not just for promoting your own work. Supportive networks strengthen platforms for communication, so following and supporting women on social can increase their reach and improve credibility. Be genuine with comments and compliments, and...
In this age of digital chaos and over-communicating, things too quickly convolute. Small business brands are constantly sending mixed-marketing messages... or worse, they don't have a coherent message to begin with. What are you regularly doing to stay in touch with customers that communicates your vision, mission, and authentic brand voice in a constructive and coherent way? Are you using email...
The first time I heard someone refer to me as their “mentor,” I felt embarrassed and ashamed rather than happy and proud. Me? This accomplished young executive had clearly made some mistake. Turns out, I was suffering from “imposter syndrome,” a phenomenon prevalent in today’s business environment. Dr. Valerie Young is an expert on the subject and breaks it down in...
There's nothing worse than filling your day with tons of activity, only to realize that you never even completed the most important thing. So how can you actually take steps to manage all the chaos and feel better while doing it? 1. Turn off phone notifications from social media and email. This may seem like the easiest and most logical step,...
People ask me all the time: Do you ever struggle with fear? How do you get out of your own way? The answer I often respond with is, "Yes, absolutely. I'm often fearful!" This topic strikes a deep chord with me because it is the great equalizer. As humans, we are hard-wired and designed to avoid pain and seek pleasure. Fear is...
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “How do I get the press to write an article about me or my business?" Or "How do I get people to pay attention to a press release I've written?” While there is no magic bullet, there are a few secrets I can reveal from my experience (whew, it has...
