How To

Recognize these 8 conditions to reach your full potential. Recently I read the books Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson and Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling by Ross King. Turns out they were the same story. They both told the story of innovation. Without the ability to innovate, an organization will eventually be left behind and … Read More

Finding the fundamentals of your personal brand. It sounds like a snarky question, but the answer is the core to your personal brand. What is it that you can do that no one else can? Maybe your technical skills enable you to soar above the crowd. Maybe you can get away with making jokes others … Read More

Use the right keywords to tap the ”hidden accomplishments” in every job description. Resume experts tell us that it is important to capture the attention of hiring managers through certain keywords that express “dynamic” concepts. This is often referred to as putting “action verbs” in your resume. These may be words such as “transform”, “forge”, … Read More

Tips to help keep you in the running with hiring managers when you want to relocate. Now that you’ve decided you want to relocate and your calculations tell you that the financial math is on your side and you can afford to relocate, there’s still one small detail to work out — getting the actual … Read More

Take a personal approach to being recognized for your expertise among your colleagues. Thought leader. You might have heard this phrase — and you’re not quite sure what it means. It’s difficult to find an exact definition that is universally accepted, but a thought leader is someone who is known for their innovative ideas, expertise, … Read More

4 steps to help you hone your authentic story. Do you know the most important part of making a career pivot? It’s not learning about your new path or building a new network. It’s not developing a strong plan or honing new skills. It’s your story. Don’t believe me? A director of people operations at … Read More

Use the opportunity to develop personally while advancing within your company. Performance reviews: though most dread the appraisal process, it can actually be a great way to access and sell your personal brand. Going through the process annually is a good thing — it allows you to grow, develop and become an expert in your … Read More

An online presence is only part of the story. For most professionals, personal branding thrives online. Through juggling social media profiles, managing reputation, creating content and securing our sites, we may forget that personal branding can also be done in person — and can be just as effective. Attending an industry event, association meeting, or … Read More

Practice makes perfect, but be sure to tweak your pitch to keep it effective. In the job search, the “make or break” moment for candidates often comes down to just a couple sentences: the elevator pitch. This is a quick statement about who you are and why you should be hired. Theoretically, it should be … Read More