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As I’ve progressed in my career, I’ve realized that so much of growth is “unlearning.” We spend years being sponges, soaking up every piece of advice we receive, only to realize later that not all of it is helpful or even true. Sometimes, unlearning means tossing aside...
If you’re on LinkedIn, chances are, you probably have an interest in building your professional network. After all, at its core, that’s what LinkedIn is designed to support! If you’re a pro at working a room and making connections in person but struggle to build your network...
Here’s a puzzle for you—how do you get the experience you need for a job you want if the jobs that will give you that experience also require experience you don’t have? Did you follow me? Sometimes bridging the gap between where you are today and where you want to be down the...
Let me set the scene: You’re sitting at your computer and staring at your LinkedIn inbox. You can see that your first message to a warm prospect was read, but ignored. Bummer. A week and a half goes by with no response, so you decide to send a second message. Still, crickets. A couple more...
In case you missed it, there’s a lot you can do on LinkedIn. (So much, in fact, that I’ve written dozens of articles to equip you with the tools and tricks you need to succeed on the platform.) From building your network to showcasing your story and growing your business, LinkedIn is...
The camaraderie of a team huddle, the bond of training together, the joy of a championship win—there’s something about the energy of team sports that has always been so exciting to me. While my competitive soccer days are behind me, I’m still the first to sign up for a challenge...
I’ve been reflecting lately on the goals I’ve accomplished in the past several years. Perhaps you can relate. Sometimes, when you’re right in the thick of a new challenge, it’s helpful to remember how you accomplished the last goal. What was it that got you through the...
Most of the clients I serve would only call themselves students in the sense that they’re lifelong learners. Still, I receive a surprising number of questions related to LinkedIn for students. In the spirit of helping my people help their people, I’ve decided to dedicate a full...
Since the pandemic, most of us have become quite accustomed to alternative meeting formats, whether that’s a phone call, a video call, or a good old fashioned face-to-face conversation. At this point, we’ve all slid into meeting norms—weekly Zoom check-ins, team conference...
Whether or not your official title includes the word “sales,” most of us sell in some way. From pitching your product or service to a new customer to recruiting a new team member or getting buy-in on an idea, having sharp sales skills can help you achieve your professional goals. If...
It’s the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. A pig with wings. The unicorn of the working world. You may know it as the all-elusive “work-life” balance. Everyone’s talking about it—how they need it and want it, but the question remains, does it even...
Have you ever noticed a store or house along your commute for the first time, even though it’s been there forever? Or perhaps, you just recently discovered a keyboard shortcut that’s new to you, but not new at all. It’s amazing how much we miss right under our noses. So often,...
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