Are You Prepared for a Layoff?

Are You Prepared for a Layoff?

Are You Prepared for a Layoff? Or are you still relying on the Apply button?  Let’s start with something most professionals don’t want to admit: The Apply button doesn’t work. Not at scale. Not consistently. Not for meaningful roles. And definitely not in a...
The trust problem no one is talking about

The trust problem no one is talking about

The Trust Problem No One Is Talking About in Content Marketing We live in the most content-rich era in human history. Every day we publish posts, articles, videos, podcasts, newsletters, reels, shorts, and opinions across every platform imaginable. The volume of...
SXSW and the Power of Unplanned Conversations

SXSW and the Power of Unplanned Conversations

SXSW and the Power of Unplanned Conversations For the past 12 years, I’ve made the pilgrimage to Austin every March for SXSW.  And each year, people ask me the same question: “What are the best sessions?” My answer usually surprises them. The sessions are fine....
From “A Brand Called You” to Digital Validation

From “A Brand Called You” to Digital Validation

From “A Brand Called You” to Digital Validation Why working hard is no longer enough In 1997, Tom Peters wrote an article titled “A Brand Called You.” At the time, the idea was radical. Most professionals did not think of themselves as brands. They thought of...