Trust. It opens so many doors, doesn’t it? But trust has to be built; it cannot be demanded. And building trust requires that other important T word . . . time. It takes time for people to get to know who you are. They watch how you behave in different situations, how...
If you’re a startup CEO or founder, you already know it takes more than hard work or luck to turn an idea into a company. So. Much. More. Drive, great communication skills, the right connections, good people, endurance, incredible research and strategy, industry...
Let’s start by agreeing that if you are a CEO, you’ve been working a while. And you’ve clearly had success, so you already have a personal brand. If you have any doubts, check out my most recent blog. But, knowing you have a personal brand and that it should be...
A personal brand is not about posting what you had for lunch on social media. Personal branding is not about spin. Or about bragging. Thank goodness. Personal branding starts by recognizing you have a reputation and influence, and the power to leverage that influence...
Let’s all stop for a minute and breathe — and celebrate — we’ve almost made it through 2022, which includes surviving the changes, tumult, and crazy of 2020 and 2021. What a ride, right? As we roll into the final two weeks of 2022, I hope you get time — to reflect on...
December is here, and the new year, with all its promise and excitement, is just around the corner. Renewed energy, a fresh start, new initiatives — are you ready? While you are surely spending the next few weeks finishing strong — you also want to set in place the...