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How to Know if Your Stress Is Business or Personal

Summary: The article discusses the distinction between business-related and personal stress and the role of executive coaching in addressing...

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Three Branding & Marketing Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss from MoMa

Summary: The MoMA exhibit on Robert Rauschenberg offers three marketing insights: Earlier this week I went to a preview...

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1 Thing You Already Do Every Day That Can Make You More Productive

Summary: Standing desks can enhance cognitive skills, according to a study, suggesting benefits for problem-solving and memory. With prolonged...

Podcasts

The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness, with Lolly Daskal

My guest on today’s podcast is Lolly Daskal, CEO and founder of Lead from Within, a leadership consulting firm. Her extensive cross-cultural experience spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. Lolly has also been designated a Top 50 leadership and management expert by Inc. magazine.

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Growing Your Business and Brand in an Internet Age

Summary: Ken Courtright, CEO of incomestore.com, shares insights on growing businesses in the Internet age. His company focuses on...

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Personal Mastery and Leadership with Shayne Hughes

Summary: Personal Mastery and Leadership with Shayne Hughes: Karen Leland interviews Shayne Hughes, president of Learning as Leadership, discussing...

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5 Personal Brand Tips To Keep Your Career Options Open

Summary: The article provides 5 personal branding tips to enhance career prospects, emphasizing the importance of a strong online...

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Substance VS Style For The Candidate's Personal Brands

Summary: The article delves into the ongoing political spectacle and its implications for personal branding, emphasizing the balance between...

3 Ways Voters Assess a Candidates Brand
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3 Ways Voters Assess A Candidates Brand

Summary: The article discusses how voters evaluate candidates’ brands, drawing parallels between political campaigns and business branding. It highlights...

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Hillary, Can You Feel the Bern’s Personal Brand?

Summary: The article reflects on the Iowa Caucus results and extracts personal branding lessons applicable to businesses. Key takeaways...

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Why JJ Abrams Got the Star Wars Brand Right and Why You Care

I realized that part of the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens lay in Abrams’ masterful treatment of the brand itself — treatment any entrepreneur or enterprise can learn from.

3 Benefits of Personal Branding
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3 Ways Personal Brand Consulting Can Help Your Career

Summary: The article highlights the importance of personal brand consulting for professionals aiming to enhance their career prospects. It...

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How Cell Phones Hurt Your Love Life and Personal Brand

Summary: The article explores how cell phone usage impacts personal branding and relationships. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining...

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Personal Branding Lessons From The Democratic Presidential Debates

Summary: The article delves into the personal branding strategies of the Democratic presidential candidates, offering insights applicable to business...

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Spring Cleaning for Your Brand

Summary: The article discusses the importance of spring cleaning not just for closets and desks but also for personal...

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How to Deal with Negative Online Reviews

Summary: The article recounts the author’s experience with negative online reviews after making a seemingly innocent comment in a...

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Dos and Don'ts for your Profile Photo

Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of updating profile photos on social media platforms at the beginning of the...

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Pinterest Boards to Boost Your Brand

Summary: The article discusses the potential for businesses to leverage Pinterest for branding purposes as its user base continues...

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What I Learned From A Yam

Summary: The article reflects on the author’s long-standing tradition of making yams for holiday meals and their surprising discovery...

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Are You a Multiplier or a Diminisher?

Summary: The article discusses the concept of leaders as either Multipliers or Diminishers, citing insights from Liz Wiseman, author...

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