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Tag Archives: self-promotion
Working out loud when you’re looking for a new career
Suppose you’re looking to do something new. Maybe you don’t enjoy what you’re doing or you got laid off and want to try something else. What would you do? How would you discover what you like and the relevant opportunities … Continue reading
Career Day
Last week, I was at my son’s middle school for Career Day. I struggled a bit as I thought of how to describe what I do and whether it would be relevant to 11- and 13-year olds. Could I show … Continue reading
Working out loud: my own story
“You should tell that story more.” I was having lunch with a friend, talking about how I wound up in my current role. I describe my job as “making work more effective and fulfilling”. But there was no such job … Continue reading
The story of Jordi Muñoz, CEO
Jordi Muñoz was born in Ensenada, Mexico, didn’t speak English well, didn’t go to college and, at 19 years old, was newly married with a baby on the way. 5 years later, he became the the CEO of a multi-million … Continue reading
“What are you afraid of?”
I had an opportunity last week. Instead of embracing it, though, my first reaction was fear. So I held back. The Icarus Sessions The opportunity was to speak at an event hosted by Seth Godin. He offered the chance to … Continue reading
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Working out loud: leveraging other networks
Recently, I’ve been talking to dozens of people about career insurance – how working out loud can help them shape their reputation and control their career. In almost every conversation, people were unsure of how to build a purposeful network. … Continue reading
Working out loud & the rise of the introverts
The idea of working out loud – using social platforms to make your work observable and to narrate your work in progress – is becoming more popular. Yet even some who see the value of working out loud will say it’s … Continue reading
If someone offered you free career insurance, would you take it?
In a time of economic uncertainty, a lot of people are worried about finding fulfilling work or just keeping whatever job they have. If you knew free career insurance existed and would give you access to more opportunities, would you … Continue reading
Reputation patterns: Becoming an expert in your firm
At work, I’m seeing more and more people shape their reputation and take control of their careers. Some are learning how to do it via formal training. Many more, though, are simply making the most of our new social collaboration … Continue reading
Teaching reputation: How to get recognition for your work
Does this sound like you or someone you know? You’re working hard, doing a good job, but you’re just not getting the recognition you deserve. Maybe you’ve spent years at the same level or in the same role. Or you’ve … Continue reading
