Positioning as a thought leader can be a powerful career and business strategy. Are you there? Do you acknowledge other thought leaders and expand their ideas with your own experience and knowledge? Do you offer a unique framework, a creative lens, or new perspective for solving problems? Do you create new models, processes, or systems for a unique approach to …
I don’t know which I love more: getting gifts or giving them! And Christmas is certainly the season of giving. Which got me thinking about the gifts we give and receive as writers and authors. As an author, I give so many gifts to my readers. I give the gift of hope, wisdom, insight, joy. As a nonfiction writer, I …
Just because your book isn’t yet published does not mean that you can’t begin marketing your book! In fact, there are many things authors can and should do to get the buzz going well before the official launch. And, if you have the opportunity to speak for a group before the launch, why not maximize the opportunity? Here are some …
Sometimes my clients just say it better than I can! In this case, Adam Calli, MSM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Principal Consultant, Arc Human Capital, LLC, and author of Cultivating Culture, sent me this note, which I’ve ask permission to share with you here. It exactly presents the case for why writing is such a powerful tool for building your business! “What …
Every fall I get that “back to school” feeling as the leaves begin to show color, the air becomes crisp, and as I watch the endless TV commercials for school supplies. This time of year makes me realize that I only have a few more months to achieve my annual goals, and I have a renewed sense of urgency about …
Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich and The Law of Success, first conceived the concept of Masterminds: groups of like-minded individuals who could meet on a regular basis to support and encourage one another. Hill believed that we each need others who will hold us accountable, and who will always believe in our highest good. In my professional …
It’s summertime. Vacations. Picnics. Days at the lake. Thoughts tend to drift toward leisure activities, knowing that “back to school” season is just around the corner. So, is summertime a good time to write? Or is it the time to replenish and restore one’s soul? It depends. It depends on your needs, and it depends upon your goals and aspirations. …
This past month I hit a major milestone in my career and business. I’ve now officially worked with 100 professionals and helped them become published authors! I get excited about this milestone, not as much what it means for me, but what it means for the world. The authors I’ve helped have written books about innovating human resources, creating positive …
Why is it so hard to start a big project? Maybe it’s because it is so big that it seems daunting, or that it’s difficult to identify the best first step. Starting your book can offer the same challenges: how do you get started in a productive and confident manner? Here are six ideas about what NOT to do when …
“Cathy, I just did a presentation and it went really well. I’m concerned because someone from my session asked if they could use my content. What do I do?” It’s the dilemma faced by most speakers, trainers, consultants, coaches, experts, and thought leaders who use their expertise in the course of their businesses. We want to be regarded as thought …
