One of the most important cornerstones in developing a successful career is networking. Networking can help to make new connections and find more opportunities. It can also give the opportunity to help boost others’ careers. Although networking is imperative to one’s...
An informational interview is a great way to learn more about an industry or company you may want to join. It’s also a natural way to form genuine connections with leaders in your field. The first step of an informational interview is asking for the interview. Making...
The premise of an elevator pitch is simple. You communicate who you are in the time it would take to ride an elevator. The problem: What sounds good to you probably won’t pique their interests. You often have less than a minute to deliver your elevator speech. If your...
Somewhere in a big office, there is a senior executive with meetings lined up, a full agenda and at least 5 new emails in their inbox. If you want to get this person’s attention, you need to stand out. One way to do this is by sending a pain letter. Writing a Pain...
When you speak, do you just want to be heard, or do you actually want to influence others? Communication is a basic component of our everyday lives. However, some people simply communicate better than others. This goes beyond just grammar and knowledge; it’s something...
In the professional realm, networking has become an inevitable necessity. The truth is, most people aren’t networking in the most efficient way possible. Idea Networking In William Duggan’s book, The Seventh Sense, he outlines the strategy for “idea networking.” This...
Our world has come a long way from days when women only entered the workforce when men went off to war. However, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions. Only 4% of Fortune 500 companies in 2016 were run by women – virtually the same percentage...
Every year we look forward to the newest technological advances. We want to see how they’re going to improve our lives and it shocks us to see how far the talented technical minds of the world have pushed the boundaries. Because of all of these technical advances,...
There’s a little bit of a leader in all of us. We have to take charge of our own lives, which takes a lot of leadership skill. And if you’ve harnessed your leadership skills, these may have parlayed into a management role in your profession. No matter where you are in...
If you’re a young, creative person, it’s an incredibly exciting time for new opportunities. Innovation is around every corner and companies and markets are looking for leaders to emerge and disrupt the space. In order to capitalize on opportunities during this period...
