Do you have a “personal brand” yet? You’ve probably heard that you need one. Yet, if you’re like most people, you have no idea where to start. I have a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Chelsea Krost, to shed some light on the subject. After all, she’s the expert! Chelsea recommends using a formula she calls the “Three … Continue reading "How to develop your personal brand story with Chelsea Krost"

Do you hate having difficult conversations? There have been a number of “hot button” topics lately that often create unnecessary tension and walls between people. While we do need to have these difficult conversations, we need to focus on making them productive, rather than destructive. My fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor and director of the American Negotiation Institute, Kwame Christian, … Continue reading "How to make difficult conversations more approachable and productive"

“How can I make my LinkedIn profile stand out?” Your LinkedIn profile is a major tool for landing a great client or dream job. You probably already know this and just need help making it productive. 😉 I’ve asked my good friend, past client, and fellow LinkedIn Learning author, Kim Kaupe to share her advice. She’s extremely talented at driving traffic … Continue reading "Why names and numbers attract more traffic to your LinkedIn profile"

Take a deep breath and reduce your risk of overreacting. Have you ever wished you could go back in time and take back your reaction? While you can’t do that, you CAN take control of your emotional reactions going forward. I’ve asked my friend and fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Gemma Leigh Roberts, to share some … Continue reading "Why overreacting hurts your focus and how to stop doing it"

“Hey, Josh, we can’t hear you…check your mic. Heather, you froze up.” Sound familiar? If you’re one of the millions that have attended a Zoom meeting this year, you’re probably rolling your eyes and groaning in shared misery right now. Zoom meetings are awkward enough without all the technical difficulties, late arrivals, and disorganized chaos. That’s why … Continue reading "How to avoid a common mistake made during a Zoom meeting"

“Frat guys want to party more than they want to work.” We’re often unaware when we make a biased decision. So, how do you stop something you’re doing subconsciously? I reached out to a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Stacey A. Gordon, to discuss this issue. Stacey’s course, Unconscious Bias, offers several solutions on how to avoid making these … Continue reading "Why you need to be aware of your unconscious bias"

“I’m juggling too many things at once. I’m beyond overwhelmed!” Sound familiar? If you’re nodding yes, you’re not alone. This year has been especially challenging, as many of us are thrown into new, stressful situations. It can be easy to get overwhelmed with not knowing which direction to focus your energy and time. I decided … Continue reading "How to critical thinking helps when you’re feeling overwhelmed"

“I want to help. I just don’t know where to start.” Most people WANT to be a helpful ally, yet they feel confused and uncertain about where to start. I reached out to fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Dereca Blackmon, for advice on that first step in the right direction. Her response: Knowledge. Learn as much as you … Continue reading "Why knowledge is the first step in helping others, with guest Dereca Blackmon"

Is working from home causing a disconnect between you and your team? Sometimes, when we work remotely, it’s easy to get stuck in the silos and stop the communication with our team. The relationships begin to deteriorate, which can have a negative effect on your quality of work and life. My good friend and fellow … Continue reading "How regular communication builds stronger connections when working remotely, with guest Mike Gutman"

Are you tired of fighting fires all day…every day? Strategic thinking is the key to eliminating these little fires for good. My good friend, and fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Dorie Clark is joining me today to share a tip on strategic thinking. Most people think of strategic thinking as a difficult and complex process. In reality, it boils down … Continue reading "Why making choices is part of strategic thinking with guest, Dorie Clark"