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Friday, February 29th, 2008Creativity, connection, inspiration. As a blogger, these are some of the most valuable commodities, regardless of your topic or niche. So it’s nice when they surface in the most unexpected of places.
Lately, I’ve been finding myself in hyper-go-mode. And to be honest, it’s a challenge just to get in my self-imposed mandatory one post a [...]
27 Secrets to Linking Like a Master Networker
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008As I’ve mentioned before, one of the best ways to build relationships online is using a combination of three strategies: 1) Comments 2) Links and 3) Contact. I’ve promised my readers I’d get more into this Personal PR strategy, and what better time than Brian’s recent Copyblogger headline remix challenge? So without further ado, we’ll [...]
The Kind of Life You Lead
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008It was strange, walking into the house to see his grey chair empty, or to see someone else nestled into it as we sat around and reminisced about his life. His was such a constant, consistent presence in all of our lives. Sitting in that chair just inside the backdoor to watch the game, or [...]
Blogging’s Golden Rule
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008Why you should be blogging if you’re not already and how to be more successful if you are.
In your life and career, relationships play an integral part in your success. Your personal network can open doors to opportunities that can otherwise elude you. When I started blogging professionally, I realized very quickly that the same [...]
Avoiding the Danger of New
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008So, in case you haven’t noticed yet, it’s the new year. I rang it in with a box of tissues and some zinc and vitamin c, fighting whatever illness I’ve somehow caught. So, at home the past two days, I’ve had some time to reflect between groggy pill swallowing and half-awake watching of the “Monk” [...]
LRS Classic: The Secret to Leadership
Friday, October 19th, 2007Tonight I shook this man’s hand. Let me say, hearing John Maxwell speak was truly an inspirational, life-changing experience. Every word he said felt like it was written just for me. And I’m sure I’m not the only one in the room who felt that way.
But to be in the presence of a leader of [...]
LRS Classic: Be A Conversation Starter
Sunday, September 30th, 2007The conversation is an important tool in building relationships. Relationships are an important factor in your success, however you define it.
That’s why you need to be a conversation starter. But, keep in mind, this simple statement can be taken two ways:
Be worth talking about when you’re not around.
Start conversations when you are.
And each of these [...]