Clutter can weigh you down. Clutter is chaotic, especially for people with high organizational skills. A cluttered apartment, or just having random crap in various places throughout your home, is stressful. Clutter makes it hard to find what you’re looking for and even harder to stay focused when working from…
I recently listened to Episode 7 of Glenn Leibowitz’s “Write With Impact” podcast, featuring LinkedIn Editor Isabelle Roughol. The podcast was filled with Roughol’s insight and advice on content marketing, social media and best practices for utilizing LinkedIn Publisher. After listening, I left with 5 takeaways on how to leverage…
I have a hard time saying no. I used to associate saying no with people who were lazy or self-serving. As someone who thrives on connection, I love saying yes. In my experience, saying yes usually leads to the opportunity to connect with other people – be it at an event…
As a manager, it’s our job to motivate our team to work hard to accomplish our shared goals. However, motivating a group of employees isn’t always easy. As individuals, we respond to different management styles. We also vary in regards to what behaviors or actions motivate us to work hard. Some…
When you’re busy creating content for multiple channels, it’s not easy to find time to analyze the results of your efforts. However, without analyzing your efforts how do you know what’s working? How do you know whether you are getting a return on your efforts? How can you tell whether…
The world of social media is constantly evolving, with new tools, tips and tactics available every day. Throughout my career, I have had a number of positions where I’ve been responsible for managing (or providing assistance with) an organization’s social media presence. As a result, I’ve come to learn and…
Today marks the end of the 30-Day Bravery Challenge and I couldn’t be prouder of myself for having participated in it. It was an incredible experience, and is definitely one of the better things I’ve done for myself in recent months. Being a part of Greg Faxon’s effort to create…
I’ve never understood why therapy is something that is so often whispered about; it’s something people often keep secret. Why is the desire to grow, to improve oneself, something we feel we need to hide? Why don’t we want to shout it from the rooftops? I think that part of…
Small businesses often struggle with finding the resources needed to tackle social media head-on. However, in today’s digital world, having a social media presence is no longer a benefit – it’s a requirement. Without a presence on social, small businesses stand to not only lose brand awareness and business, but…
Small wins lead to big wins. In order to reach a goal, it is crucial to create small steps to get there. Small wins help you maintain the drive you need to continue working towards bigger goals. For example, I want to build up my core strength and ideally, my…