If you're a vice president at one of the largest tech companies in the US, your LinkedIn presence probably looks a lot like your peers. We’ve been analyzing how VPs at these companies are using LinkedIn, and the patterns are strikingly consistent. Most post once a...
If you're a senior executive contemplating a shift into consulting, you might be asking yourself some big questions: Who would actually hire me—and for what? How do I explain what I do in a way that sparks interest? How can I test this idea without risking my current...
If you’re considering stepping away from corporate life and into consulting, your first instinct might be to start building a brand or launching a website. But the truth is, you probably already have what you need to get started: a strong professional network. The...
If you’re considering stepping away from corporate life to start consulting, even if you aren’t ready to take the full leap, LinkedIn can be your best low-risk testing ground. Forget about designing a website, doing email campaigns or paid ads, or getting business...
Melanie Benson Strick’s latest blog post talks about something I found very useful when I took her course on virtual teams…
A color wheel called Insights™ Discovery that illustrates the different styles people have of communicating and managing and processing information.
There are all kinds of personality tests out there – Myers Briggs is one; the HOTS (Hare, Owl, Tortoise, Squirrel) survey from Robert Allen’s One Minute Millionaire is another.
But I like the color wheel – I find it very simple and easy for people to grasp and use.
When you understand that the person you are managing (or outsourcing to) is a “green”…
Leadership visibility isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. And one of the easiest, most effective ways for a CEO to build visibility? A monthly blog post. A blog gives you control over your own narrative. It lets you communicate directly with stakeholders and...
Let’s be real for a second: As a senior executive, your track record is already hugely impressive. That’s a given. But if you’re looking to land some newer, more exciting job offers or––better yet––secure that coveted board position you’ve been eying? Your LinkedIn...
Year-end ― it’s always a whirlwind, right? If you’re like me, you’re juggling a to-do list, a holiday list, and multiple work priorities. (Cue the finale of Rossini’s “William Tell Overture") Your business is, well, busy—celebrating growth, accomplishments, and wins,...
Achieving success in the C-suite brings a definite level of professional satisfaction — and often, a question: What’s next? For many senior leaders, the natural progression is joining a corporate board. Being on a board offers the opportunity to leverage years of...
Is posting on LinkedIn worth it for CEOs and senior executives? Absolutely! That’s a no-brainer. But a more interesting question is: What should you be posting about? There’s plenty of advice online about what makes meaningful content on social media and on...
