An effective, supportive network can serve as your own personal advisory council and see you through life’s twists and turns. While it can be tempting to reserve networking for job hunting, nurturing your network on an ongoing basis is a powerful Read more…
Using your time on LinkedIn well starts with what you want to accomplish and who you want to reach, which I explore in my post, To Make Your LinkedIn Impact, Start with Why. Here are pragmatic tips to maximize your Read more…
All the great LinkedIn networking strategies and beautiful words in your profile won’t have impact till you have thought through your why. If you don’t know why you want to be on LinkedIn and what you want to achieve, it Read more…
Each social media site has its own unique personality, community and features. If you’re not familiar with it, the first thing to do is watch, listen and learn. But to use your time well, the key to success is knowing Read more…
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the opportunity to give thanks to the people who make a difference in our lives, whether special mentors, colleagues, or friends. Who made you smile, supported and helped you Read more…
It is so easy to slide into the rabbit hole of procrastination, especially when big projects are looming, your calendar is overflowing with meetings, and your devices keep pinging at you. The urgent, everyday stuff like email and social media Read more…
Here are 12 of my favorite ways to save time, with special attention to social media and marketing. For those times when you might feel tempted by the lure of procrastination, also check out my 7 Quick Tips for Overcoming Read more…
As an eternal optimist, I see change as an open door to learn and explore new possibilities. The reality is the world is changing at a much faster pace than in the past. If you want to stay essential and feel Read more…
You are your own career planner and coach. Gone are the days when we could rely on others to guide our career, waiting for the next obvious step on the ladder. This is probably for the best, since who knows Read more…
This post was originally published in Entrepreneur on April 22, 2014, at http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233251. Social media can give entrepreneurs the same opportunity to build community and engage customers as their better funded competitors. But when time and resources are limited, it’s crucial Read more…