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Is Yours Firm or Wimpy?
A handshake is a critical part of your first impression. Is your handshake firm or wimpy? If you're not sure, watch this video for some tips on how to power up your handshake. A firm handshake will help you make a first and lasting impression as a confident and capable professional.
Don’t Just Sit At The Table
If you're not speaking up at meetings, you're missing an opportunity to be noticed and recognized. When you contribute, you become a more valued professional in the workplace. So don't just sit at the table; talk at the table! This video shares tips to make it easier for you to speak up.
Are Your Tools Revved Up?
Every successful executive has three tools revved up and ready to go. Are your professional tools powered up?
Do you have a Personal Brand?
Yep. You do have a personal brand, whether you know it or not. It's time to discover what your best brand attribute is. If you contribute in a unique and valuable way at work, why keep it quiet? Like any great brand, you want to be chosen. It's time to power up your personal brand.
Ditch your 2012 SMART Goal
It's January, the time of year we articulate personal and professional goals for the upcoming year. How many times have you set a goal that just didn't work out? Here are some simple and surefire (but not "SMART") ways to make 2012 the year your goals come true.
A Gratitude Greeting for You
Did you know that a scientific study has determined that people who express gratitude are more optimistic, energetic, and generous than others? People who express gratitude are even more likely to make progress toward personal goals! It's holiday season - a perfect time to power up your gratitude!
No Time for Networking?
If you have no time for networking, you're not alone. Yet, having an external network comes in quite handy when you need help, connections, or sometimes even a job. So don't quit networking! Instead, watch this quick video clip for tips on how to expand your external network more efficiently and productively.
Bad at Selling?
If you think you're "bad at sales," you're not alone. Most people claim they are, until they discover the 4 questions that make them powerfully persuasive. Whether you want to sell yourself, an idea, or a product, these 4 fundamental questions will power up your influence.
Power Up Virtually
Many of you might be managing or part of a team that doesn't sit together in one location. Your challenge is communicating and collaborating virtually. A recent study reported that 25% of virtual teams are underperforming. Don't be one of them. Watch this video for tips for powering up virtually. If you power up your virtual team, your virtual team will be empowered.
Happy Feedback
How do you make your team members happy? Simply by giving them happy pills. Happy pills are better known in the workplace as "positive feedback." When you witness something positive, say something positive, and you'll get happy employees and positive results. Watch this video clip for tips to power up your positive feedback!
