Unless you intend to hire a professional spokesperson, translator, or biographer, you should never assume that another person will plead your case, make your point, sell your idea, speak up for you, or fight for your cause with the same…
Whether you have an audience who cares about your writing or not, the practice of putting your thoughts into words and writing them down in a coherent fashion is an invaluable tool for personal development. Communication plays in role in…
Whether you think of yourself as a business or not, you have a personal brand. Having a personal brand means you have a public image and professional reputation that’s going to significantly impact everything from how the world sees you…
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is believing that your work will speak for itself. Your work will definitely play a big role in shaping your reputation, but that’s a process you have to actively participate in. Many…
Most people try to get what they want by either waiting to be discovered or simply by obtaining credentials (i.e. certifications,licenses, and degrees) that will motivate others to pick them, praise them, or pay them. The harsh reality of the…