Do you have a “personal brand” yet? You’ve probably heard that you need one. Yet, if you’re like most people, you have no idea where to start. I have a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Chelsea Krost, to shed some light on the subject. After all, she’s the expert! Chelsea recommends using a formula she calls the “Three … Continue reading “How to develop your personal brand story with Chelsea Krost”
How to make difficult conversations more approachable and productive
Do you hate having difficult conversations? There have been a number of “hot button” topics lately that often create unnecessary tension and walls between people. While we do need to have these difficult conversations, we need to focus on making them productive, rather than destructive. My fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor and director of the American Negotiation Institute, Kwame Christian, … Continue reading “How to make difficult conversations more approachable and productive”
Simple actions that move you forward are better than no action at all
Imperfect action is better than no action at all. When you overthink every detail of a goal, you’re stuck in analysis paralysis. You lose all momentum and never reach your result. Instead, start by asking yourself, “What’s the next step?” By focusing on one small step at a time—rather than the entire goal—you’ll continue moving … Continue reading “Simple actions that move you forward are better than no action at all”
Why names and numbers attract more traffic to your LinkedIn profile
“How can I make my LinkedIn profile stand out?” Your LinkedIn profile is a major tool for landing a great client or dream job. You probably already know this and just need help making it productive. 😉 I’ve asked my good friend, past client, and fellow LinkedIn Learning author, Kim Kaupe to share her advice. She’s extremely talented at driving traffic … Continue reading “Why names and numbers attract more traffic to your LinkedIn profile”
How to balance your work and personal tasks when working from home
“I’m tired of being the rope in a never-ending game of tug-o-war!” Working from home can be a wonderful opportunity as long as you have a system in place. Otherwise, you end up trying to multitask (gasp) work and personal tasks. We all know that’s not good! I was honored to share a few quick … Continue reading “How to balance your work and personal tasks when working from home”
