Posts filed under: Learning

7 Tricks to Tackle The Resistance

In Poke the Box, Seth Godin calls it the Lizard Brain. In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield calls it the Resistance. Whatever it really is, this invisible enemy is nothing if not a strong force. It’s a brick wall […]

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1001 Days of Twitter

Dear Twitter, It’s been 1001 days since we made it official. So today, in honor of our 1001th day together, it being Valentine’s week and all, I wanted to share my thoughts about our relationship. For the record, I resisted […]

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5 Can’t-Miss Tips (and Tools) for Connecting at Conferences

5 Tips and Tools to help balance the pressures of digital with the opportunities of in-person at conferences.

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Meaning, Measurement & Numbers: Twitter’s Follower Bug & the Value of Social Networks

Would social media be better without public numbers? Today’s follower bug on Twitter has stirred up questions again about the value of perceived personal and organizational social capital of social media sites that make front and central the numbers of […]

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Do This: Influence Up.

This week, I’m kicking off a new series here at Personal PR called Do This. These short posts will be designed to inspire you to take action in ways that will build your network, improve your professional relationships, grow your […]

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How to Talk About Change at Work

It’s like clockwork. Every thirty days or so for the last five months, a seismic shift at work. What I’m focusing on is that I’ve learned a fair amount already. Both observation and mounting experience are incredible mentors in a […]

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The Trouble With Paying Dues

“It’s going to be at least a year, isn’t it?” His eyes are full of impatience, frustration, and maybe even a dose of fear. After all, it was just a year ago that he was spending every waking moment of […]

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