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7 Short Communication and Authority Tips

Scott Scanlon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:59:28 +0000

Whether delivering a presentation, writing an email, blog post, or briefing somebody in the hallway, make the opening line the punch line. Words alone never carry the complete message. Messages come from context, relationship, timing, tone of voice, what was said, what was not said, and body language. All these things together comprise the total message [...] Related posts:

Assumptions

Scott Scanlon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:26 +0000

Are you doing stuff today based on assumptions? We make many decisions based on our own assumptions. If your like most people your daily actions are driven by these assumptions. Now more than ever it is important to continually question what you assume. “We simply assume that the way we see things is the way they really are [...] Related posts:

One of the Best Sources for Business Inspiration

Scott Scanlon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:35 +0000

I wanted to share one of the best websites and podcasts I have found for business and general inspiration. Hopefully you have already had a chance to listen to Andrew Warner over at Mixergy.com. If you haven’t below are some of the best interviews I would recommend to get a feel for what his podcast [...] Related posts:

Friday Mix Bag; Facebook Stats, Information Overload, Millineals, and more…

Scott Scanlon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:27:57 +0000

Facebook Study with Results While we hear about the power of social media as marketing tools, especially for those trying to bootstrap their businesses, but just how effective is it? New research from Utpal Dholakia and Emily Durham of Rice University takes a look at this question. The study is featured in the March issue of [...] Related posts:

Why Twitter Matters… Even if You Don’t Get It

Scott Scanlon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:40:21 +0000

Main Point: Twitter is and has been working itself into the mainstream fabric of media but also into the backbone of the internet. At a minimum get you or your company positioned for the future. Read further or watch video below. I have a love hate relationship with Twitter. On one hand I have met [...] Related posts:

Have You Spent the Day With Your Prospect Yet?

Scott Scanlon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:27:33 +0000

I know what you’re saying… they are a prospect they don’t know me yet. Like Einstein used to do let’s go on a thought experiment. First on Einstein’s thought experiments… many of his greatest breakthroughs came from him piecing things together through what are called thought experiments. Or what you and I refer to as day dreaming– [...] Related posts:

Personal Image Vs Personal Brand

Scott Scanlon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:24:48 +0000

It would be fair to warn you. There will be a reoccurring theme on our blog here the next few weeks. At least once a week I’ll be taking on what I find to be personal branding shenanigans. My intention in doing this is to break through some of the nonsense I see around personal branding. Also [...] Related posts:

Free Webinar – Top Twitter Tools for more Prospects, Leads, Customers and Business

Scott Scanlon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:15:43 +0000

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/345421251 Learn top Twitter tools you need to be using to connect with new prospects, leads, and grow your business. This webinar is hosted by You Brand, Inc. and will focus on results, tips, and little known tools for getting business from Twitter. You will learn the Twitter tools that [...] Related posts:

Your Opinion… One Way to Get Paid

Scott Scanlon — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:55:18 +0000

One way to differentiate yourself right now is to have a opinion. But go deeper and have an opinion about your industry, your niche, or what you do. But I know you’re saying… I already have one of those (or a few). Awesome! The next step is make sure those opinions are valid and you can [...] Related posts:

Uh Oh… My Social Network is Offline… and Why That’s a Good Thing

Scott Scanlon — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:48:42 +0000

Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and all social networks are great for meeting new people, even maintaining connections, and driving traffic to your website. The only problem is that sitting behind the screen making comments, updates, and likes simply is not enough. Not if you want massive results. Yes, there is one surefire way to explode your networking [...] Related posts: