Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category
Branding “Me” in a “We” Culture
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012How do you stand out in a culture that teaches you to fit in? Does the nail that sticks out always have to be hammered down? In some cultures, standing out is expected. In others, like Japan, people value their in‐group identity. For Japanese, the idea of unearthing your unique attributes and using them to stand out and differentiate yourself from others can be a challenging concept to embrace.
Rasheryl McCreary and her guest, Peter Sterlacci, “Japan’s Personal Branding Pioneer” explored the changing world of work that is requiring Japanese to shift into the concept and value of personal branding as a career builder.
In this episode, Peter busted common cultural myths about personal branding in Japan and outlined how on‐the‐move professionals in Japan can embrace personal branding and still honor the “we” while standing out and being “me.”
How Jenny Blake Turned “Life After College” into a Business
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012Jenny Blake, creator of Life After College, met with David Siteman Garland to talk about (in extreme detail) her rise as an author, entrepreneur, blogger, and online brand builder. And for some extra fun, Jenny and David both revealed the exact terms of their book deals with their respective publishers to let people know a little more about the book industry.
I A M – WHAT’S YOUR WHY
Monday, August 13th, 2012Two weeks ago, Eric Thomas, Motivational Speaker, Educator, Preacher, Youth Activist, Entrepreneur, Father, Husband started an inspirational video series for his his students. His purpose is help them achieve their fullest potential in 2012 with new inspirational messages. First, he inspired and talked to them about having an idea. Then he talked about taking action. This week he examines the motives behind our actions….Why do we do what we do?
How To Turn Your Passion Into Profit
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012Lindsey Pollak is a global spokesperson for LinkedIn as well as a career and workplace consultant. She’s here to help you turn your passions into profit by encouraging you to look for ways to make money doing the things you enjoy most.
Get Connected is a video series tied to Connect, the LinkedIn group for professional women, powered by Citi. Each video profiles a member of the network with great lessons to share. The personal histories and successes of these groundbreaking women will inspire you to follow your passions, and their tangible advice and business tips will help you make your dreams a reality.
The Power to Change!
Monday, July 30th, 2012A Powerful and Motivational Video Speech With My Mentor, Les Brown.
Start Your Company in LA or Silicon Valley?
Monday, July 30th, 2012Wondering If you should start your business in Los Angeles versus the Silicon Valley?
Check out this insightful interview between Jason Nazar, Co-Founder and CEO at docstoc, and David Rusenko, Co-Founder at Weebly.
About REAL Networking
Sunday, July 29th, 2012Source: SLMA Radio
Networking is NOT socializing. Are you meeting NEW people or just visiting with your friends sitting at a table. Which do you do, network or socialize at events.
Success is a planned event. Hope to meet someone? HOPE is not a plan. You have to have a strategic approach to networking.
Here is a recent interview of Hank Blank, Networking Guru on all aspects of networking and the difference between “likes” and developing true relationships in business.
How To Discover Your Why
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012Source: Actionable Books
Want to Discover Your Why?
Watch this insightful video with my mentor and inspiration, Simon Sinek.
In the video, he talks about his passion, the power of Why and provide some tips to help you discover your own Why.
Silicon Beach Emerges as a Tech Hotbed
Monday, July 16th, 2012By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
His start-up Viddy, launched in early 2011, created a smartphone app that allows people to capture, enhance and share video and already has 40 million registered users. He’s raised more than $38 million in funding. And more would-be investors are circling, wondering if Viddy could be the next Instagram, the photo app that earlier this year sold to Facebook for $1 billion.
But Viddy isn’t based in the technology hotbeds of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. “It would have been a lot more challenging to create a business like this up there,” O’Brien says. Instead, Silicon Beach, a roughly 3-mile stretch of sand from Venice to Santa Monica, is home to Viddy and a host of other young tech companies with an entertainment, celebrity or mobile edge. Read more here