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The #1 Mistake (Nearly) Everyone Makes on LinkedIn and What to do About It.

If someone is going to search for your name on Google are they going to type in First Name, Last Name and a series of random letters and numbers?  Of course not! Then why do you continue to label your professional profile on LinkedIn this way? What most people do not realize is that you can custom the web address where your LinkedIn profile is placed, it is like your… Read More »The #1 Mistake (Nearly) Everyone Makes on LinkedIn and What to do About It.

Is your business card a turn on or turn off?

  I have just returned from speaking for the CCCA (the in-house counsel association) at the Canadian Bar Association's conference in beautiful Vancouver. We really could not have picked a better week for weather. Hello to everyone who has joined this e-zine from that event. Like me, you probably find at conferences that you encounter many different ways and means of people trying to communicate their message. Sponsors, trade booth… Read More »Is your business card a turn on or turn off?

You’ll Only Get My Facebook Password From My Cold Dead Hands!

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This past week a story started circulating that managers were asking for employees or job candidates for their Facebook passwords.  An employment lawyer would answer this better, but I am fairly sure this cannot be allowed (at least in Canada) – unless of course the employee is using their Facebook profile to post company information, offers etc. But why would they? Of course the US Senate has already looked at… Read More »You’ll Only Get My Facebook Password From My Cold Dead Hands!

Apple Bobbing Just ‘Ain’t What It Used To Be!

Who Wants to be a Superhero When You Can Be an iPhone 4S?  Apple bobbing is a Halloween game that we still do not indulge in on the 31st, although this year it certainly had some connection. But for someone who comes from the UK, where up until only a few years ago Halloween was not really celebrated, I have gone 'all in' on the theme. The house and garden… Read More »Apple Bobbing Just ‘Ain’t What It Used To Be!

Be focused with on brand actions

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Be clear about who you are, what you offer and why you are different – know what is on brand and off brand for you and concentrate on the on brand actions.

Values List

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Identifying your Values       CLICK  FOR VALUES EXERCISE AccessibilityAccomplishmentAccountabilityAccuracyAdaptabilityAdventureAffectionAffluenceAltruismAmbitionAssertivenessBalanceBelongingBraveryCalmnessCelebrityChallengeCharityClarityClevernessComfortCommitmentCompassionCompletionConformityContentmentControlConvictionCooperationCourageCreativityCuriosityDependabilityDeterminationDevotionDignityDirectnessDisciplineDiversityEducation EfficiencyEleganceEmpathyEnduranceEnthusiasmExcellenceExperienceExpertiseFairnessFaithFameFamilyFidelityFitnessFlexibilityFrugalityFunGenerosityGraceGratitudeGrowthHarmonyHealthHonestyHonorHumorImaginationImpactIndependenceIntegrityIntelligenceJusticeKindnessKnowledgeLeadershipLearningLoveLoyaltyMindfulnessModesty OptimismOriginalityPassionPeacePerfectionPerseverancePersuasivenessPowerPrecisionProfessionalismProsperityPunctualityRealismRecognitionRelaxationReliabilityResourcefulnessRespectSecuritySelf-controlSensitivitySignificanceSinceritySpeedSpiritualitySpontaneityStabilityStrengthStructureSuccessSupportSympathyTeamworkUnderstandingVirtueVisionWealthWinningWisdomZeal

Values Exercise

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Values Exercise – 3 steps to truly living your brand Why we should consider our values.Your values are effectively your moral compass, they guide and direct you in all your decisions – good and bad, they are with you all the time and are the basis of your belief system. Being clear about what your values are and the level of their importance to you are critical when you are… Read More »Values Exercise

Is there going to be a legacy for your personal brand?

When you work on your personal brand, very often it is with an immediate goal or outcome in mind – new job, promotion or more clients. That's great. Very often though people do not realise that personal branding is not a one off activity or process. The real benefit of getting clear on what your brand is and determining the best way to communicate it is that once you have… Read More »Is there going to be a legacy for your personal brand?

Lest We Forget – Many Gave In Ways We Cannot Know

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A friend of mine just sent me this video of his Mum giving her personal account of World War 2, her time in London, losing an infant, not seeing her husband for 6 years and signing on to the Secret Service. You just have to watch this to feel the spirit that kept England going during these times. Truly much more than a toonies worth.    

The Art of Management, Toronto, 16th October – #taom Twitter follow

I had a great day yesterday at The Art Of Management event in Toronto and will be adding some more thoughts and insights over the next week. There were quite a number of people there tweeting live and also following as well as people like me who tweeted once they got back to their offices, homes and computers. The event # was #taom and I have put together a list… Read More »The Art of Management, Toronto, 16th October – #taom Twitter follow