I found this article and wanted to share with you all! After all, it may not come easy, especially if you’re quiet by nature but there are times when you’re going to HAVE TO step out and shout about your talents and accomplishments. The key is doing it – without- bragging. One important ingredient? Instead of highlighting how you’re better than others, emphasize how you’re better than your own past. For instance, have you noticed the dramatic improvement in the quality of this newsletter over the last year? Check it out here: The
So much has been written about finding a job or career you love. It’s become something of a cultural obsession, kind of like uncovering the professional Holy Grail. Honestly, who among us hasn’t thought, wouldn’t life be great if I could work at something I really enjoyed and in turn I became super successful doing it? I must admit I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time over the course of my professional life trying to solve this riddle. No doubt, like some of you I thought, gosh, if I could
Really applicable to so many types of biz. My fav is #2. Here are 5 rules for growing your business like a baller from the team behind the highly successful NYC Meatball Shop. 1. Keep it simple. 2. Embrace f—-ups. 3. Play with your food. 4. Pick your battles, know your strengths. 5. Let the neighborhood drive the vibe. BONUS VIDEO: 5 rules for making a great meatball
“You don’t have to know the answers. Don’t waste all your time making it perfect … don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and ask questions.” – Katie Finnegan, co-founder of Hukkster. Katie and her co-founder, Erica Bell, on what advice they’d give to other startups. This is invaluable advice. Make it your mantra! …This much I know. (via fastcompany)
Sometimes there is real beauty in simplicity. ..In just two words this business was able to clearly and succinctly articulate its value. If you had just two words to convey your value what would you say? -Jeanine
Every feature has some maintenance cost, and having fewer features lets us focus on the ones we care about and make sure they work very well. – David Karp Amen.
We Gotta Give to Get. The strength, stability and richness of a community is absolutely dependent on each member of the community making a contribution. Each member has to give of themselves for the good of the community. When we hold back for our own advantage we not only weaken the community, we limit our own opportunities for success. The same holds true for businesses, teams, non-profits and families. We gotta give, in order to get. ..This much I know. -Jeanine
In more fun logo trivia.. This London Sperm Bank introduced a new logo to spur donations. ..All I can say is, “they’ve got some balls."