The King and Kelly interview was not only one of the biggest journalism scores of the week (it would have been year, but over 30 million people logged onto watch Jordyn Woods interview on the Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett last week), it was also the absolute personification of what it means to remain in control during a chaotic situation—a skill many professional women could benefit from.
Read MoreInternal Branding is just as critical as external branding. It is imperative to make sure that those within your organization recognize the value you bring to the table just as much as it is to elevate your visibility externally.
Read MoreI can’t tell you how many times, a client has told me that they didn’t want to elevate too much because they didn’t want the headache and responsibility. They didn’t want to deal with bad personalities, crazy situations and all of the other things that are associated with the next level. They didn’t want to Boss Up.
Read MoreIf someone can land in the White House simply because he was savvy understanding about how to effectively brand himself and control the narrative, imagine what that skill-set can do for your career?
Read MoreWhat I learned more than anything is that we must be crystal clear in how we want to be positioned or thought of in the marketplace, or else others will fill on the blanks for us. Don’t leave it to chance. People look at you from the outside and automatically begin to make their own interpretation of who you are and what you do. They can’t help it; it’s human nature.
Read MoreWhen we began working together, I helped him recognize the immense value he brought to the organization and the value he brought to the table. So he started owning the fact that he has spearheaded Thought Leadership within the organization for over five years and never recognized it.
Read MoreYou are the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of your professional career. Own it—and act like it. When was the last time you took an honest assessment of where you are and where you want to be? When was the last time you updated your material?
Read MoreYour extensive knowledge, skill and expertise can be manifested in many ways, outside of a 9 to 5, no matter what you do. Once you change the way you view it and set the intention to monetize your expertise.
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