Are You Being Bullied By Your Fears?

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My eldest child plays soccer.  She's pretty good at it too.  And this year, her team moved up to Division 1 so things are exceptionally competitive. When she was younger, the "Princess" was always ultra polite - one of those kids who all the teachers fawn over because she said, "please" and "thank you".  I suppose that's not a commonality much anymore.  But that streak of politeness doesn't work very well when you play competitive sports. … [Read more...]

Super Short Guide To Writing Your Own Personal Policies Manual

I love writing about tools and systems and branding and such.  But sometimes it's about getting back to the basics.  There have been times in my life and in my business I have compromised boundaries for simply the possibility of making more money or being more successful.  More often than not, when the choice is not grounded and aligned with my core values, something goes awry. One thing I have learned over time is that I will never regret … [Read more...]

The 4 Parts of a Fabulous Personal Brand Statement

I often hear the question, “how do I develop a personal brand statement?” and my answer stays the same most of the time. A strong personal brand statement can be one of the best tools you can have and certainly one of the most critical ones for your branding and marketing toolkit, whether you are a business owner, or a professional working for someone else. There are certain components that are variable and others that are pretty … [Read more...]