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What Direction Are You Taking with Social Media?

August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Career Direction

I’m now reading (for the second time) the powerful book The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley. The premise of the book is clear: Direction-not intention-determines our destination. This principle isn’t something you follow like a rule. It follows you and it has the power to break you.
If you choose a path of financial [...]

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Is Gen X Afraid of Facebook for Networking?

July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

As a child of the 70′s, I am a card carrying member of the (small but proud) Generation X. This generation is generally defined by people born between 1961 – 1979.
The other week, I had the opportunity to listen to a valuable presentation on Generation X by Harvard Business Review contributer Tammy Erickson. The webinar [...]

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8 Ways to Network on Twitter #FollowFriday

July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

For those new to Twitter, #FollowFriday (or simply #FF) became an international event in early 2009. It started as a simple way to recommend other people to follow (and know) on Twitter. #FollowFriday is easy to join in and one of the most popular ways to show appreciation for others on Twitter.
Here is an example:

And [...]

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10 Secrets for Nailing the Job Interview

June 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you the following career advice from Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Pat co-founded the Orlando Magic in 1987 and is one of America’s top motivational, inspirational, and humerous speakers. He had addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune [...]

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10 Commandments for Better Networking

May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Do you suffer from “Butterfly-itis” at the very mention of networking at business functions? If you answered yes, you are not alone! Many business people and entrepreneurs get a bit uncomfortable when it comes right down to walking up to someone and starting a conversation. Many others are concerned about getting effective results from the [...]

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The 4 P’s to Tell Me About Yourself

April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

You know the question is coming in a job interview.
So… tell me a little bit about yourself.
But are you prepared to deliver a memorable introduction on the fly when you are introduced to the right contact at say a restaurant?
It in fact happened to me the other day, and I’ll confess I didn’t have my [...]

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10 Ways to Spot a Spammer on Twitter

April 12, 2010 By 3 Comments

Spammers and catfish have a lot in common. They are both bottom feeders and are negatively buoyant, which means they usually sink rather than float. They are also resilient. They adapt to new environments when threatened. When spammers were blocked by email filters, they discovered a new ocean in Twitter.
And like catfish, they grow bigger [...]

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10 Ways to Create Work When There’s No Work

February 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Statistically speaking, there are 6.3 job applicants for every job opening in the U.S. Anecdotally speaking from recruiters, many companies are receiving hundreds of applications per job opening. Regardless of the numbers, the right fit for each talented professional may not surface for some time.

This past week, I received an email from a job seeker [...]

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20 Tips for Building Your Brand on Twitter

January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Since I started using Twitter last year, I’ve learned a few things (ok, a lot of things). I am grateful for the positive example set by so many professionals I’ve met through Twitter.
Whether you are promoting your business or your credentials as a job seeker, here are 20 Tips for Building Your Brand on Twitter: [...]

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Are Tweeting Billboards the Future of Branding?

January 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Driving through downtown Richmond the other day, I noticed something unusual. The billboard along the interstate was tweeting at me. Yes, in real time!

Tweet @TheDarylJohnson and there is a good chance your twitter handle will appear live on the billboard.
Daryl owns a lawn care company in Richmond, enjoys golf, loves the Pittsburgh Steelers, and cheers [...]

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