Michael Ports Newest Book The Think Big Manifesto

Michael Ports Newest Book The Think Big Manifesto I was on Michael Ports Monday Teleconference a while back when we talked about LinkedIn or Facebook (cant remember) I had never heard of Michael Port before but was amazed at the number of emails I got from my friends congratulating me for being on his show.   He was a much bigger marketing celebrity than I ever guessed! Michael is a really interesting person with a very loyal following Ive been watching him since then, trying to learn how he has created such a loyal following.   One of these days Ill report on what Ive learned from the master himself for now, I want to share info on his latest book, which I have.   I havent finished it yet, so Im going to copy and paste a message from Michael to you: Hey, Michael here, calling on all you big thinkers. Im talking about the biggest, brightest, forward-thinking, still dreaming, hard core intellectual thinking, down-to-earth realistic-being and even the most unconfessed, self-professed and secretive big thinkers (and, that pretty much covers everyone). The think big revolution is in full swing. Theres no stopping it. Thousands of revolutionaries are coming together to collaborate, cooperate and combine forces to yes   think bigger about who they are and what they offer the world. The Think Big Manifesto Thinking big is like a secret handshake, only theres nothing secret about it. Theres no tips, tricks or mystery code to decipher. Thinking big is about one person at a time experiencing his or her own personal empowerment against an existing, deficient (small thinking) system. Its about being fully self-expressed in the face of all the forces that conspire to pacify your drive, your hunger to be the most you can be. Be a part of history. Bring your big thoughts forward. Get your manifesto and road map to navigate these revolutionary times. The Think Big Manifesto is not just my manifesto, its our manifesto. It is the manifesto of everyone who is, who will and wants to think big. Get your copy of The Think Big Manifesto. Am I recommending this book?   I know some people wont need it, because they are already big thinkers.   But too many people need to expand how they think (I think).   Just reading the first few pages of this book inspired me to think big, and now I think about how big (or little) I think daily. Get the book.   Think big.   Change the world. Michael Ports Newest Book The Think Big Manifesto I was on Michael Ports Monday Teleconference a while back when we talked about LinkedIn or Facebook (cant remember) I had never heard of Michael Port before but was amazed at the number of emails I got from my friends congratulating me for being on his show.   He was a much bigger marketing celebrity than I ever guessed! Michael is a really interesting person with a very loyal following Ive been watching him since then, trying to learn how he has created such a loyal following.   One of these days Ill report on what Ive learned from the master himself for now, I want to share info on his latest book, which I have.   I havent finished it yet, so Im going to copy and paste a message from Michael to you: Hey, Michael here, calling on all you big thinkers. Im talking about the biggest, brightest, forward-thinking, still dreaming, hard core intellectual thinking, down-to-earth realistic-being and even the most unconfessed, self-professed and secretive big thinkers (and, that pretty much covers everyone). The think big revolution is in full swing. Theres no stopping it. Thousands of revolutionaries are coming together to collaborate, cooperate and combine forces to yes   think bigger about who they are and what they offer the world. The Think Big Manifesto Thinking big is like a secret handshake, only theres nothing secret about it. Theres no tips, tricks or mystery code to decipher. Thinking big is about one person at a time experiencing his or her own personal empowerment against an existing, deficient (small thinking) system. Its about being fully self-expressed in the face of all the forces that conspire to pacify your drive, your hunger to be the most you can be. Be a part of history. Bring your big thoughts forward. Get your manifesto and road map to navigate these revolutionary times. The Think Big Manifesto is not just my manifesto, its our manifesto. It is the manifesto of everyone who is, who will and wants to think big. Get your copy of The Think Big Manifesto. Am I recommending this book?   I know some people wont need it, because they are already big thinkers.   But too many people need to expand how they think (I think).   Just reading the first few pages of this book inspired me to think big, and now I think about how big (or little) I think daily. Get the book.   Think big.   Change the world.

How to Save Facebook Live Videos (and Good-Bye Webinars) - Classy Career Girl

How to Save Facebook Live Videos (and Good-Bye Webinars) If you havent yet caught on to the power of Facebook Live, you need to start now. In June 2016, I did five Facebook Live events. I used the events as trainings similar to how I would teach a class as a Professor. I even brought out the white board! The results were: Skyrocketed reach to my Facebook audience. Built relationships and trust with my audience. Created more content easily and turned it into blog posts and YouTube videos. Additional sign-ups for my email list and free lead magnets. Additional sales when I went on Facebook Live 10 minutes before my cart was going to close for an offer to join my membership sites. For me, its a strategy that I will now use weekly in my business. I will use Facebook Live to replace the webinars that I used to do. I believe webinars have become outdated and obsolete with Facebook Live. Why would I want to stare at a screen of slides and listen to a script someone has written out when I can see someones face and actually engage with them live on a training instead? This is how I was taught to teach as a Professor. You facilitate peoples learning throughout your training instead of just talking to them. With all the evergreen webinars out there going on autopilot with no engagement (or fake engagement), people are ready to engage with us even more. Many people are scared of Facebook Live. If you can tackle your first-timer fears and turn what you would have taught on a webinar into a Facebook Live event, youll be miles ahead of the rest of the people who are scared. Heres a hint: A Facebook Live is a million times easier and cheaper than a webinar. And you dont have to create slides! Just a little amount of preparing an outline and then dive in. Provide value for your community and stop saying you are going to do it someday. P.S. My opinion is that Periscope wont make it. The spam that I get on it is terrible and I am not a fan but I love FB Live to connect and engage! Here is a quick tutorial on how to take your Facebook live video and upload it onto Youtube. Then you can take the YouTube URL and embed it onto your website. I love this because you can use it on multiple social media platforms and for multiple purposes. Not everyone can watch your Facebook Live event live with you but at least they will forever be able to watch your replay on YouTube. The tough part about this process is that its hard to figure out and there is not easy download  button that I have found on Facebook. I dont believe that Facebook even wants you to download it and share it on YouTube otherwise this process would be a lot easier and I wouldnt have had to make a video on it. I want to make it easy for you to share your content with more people. How to Save a Facebook Live Video 1.  Right click and go show video URL. Copy the URL and open a new tab. 2. Paste that URL into the new tab. Then, make it a mobile video feed by deleting www and replacing it with m instead. 3. Now, play the video. Then, right-click and click the option to download video as. Then, download the video and save it to your computer. It might take a while to save depending on how long your training was. Upload the file to YouTube and now you have your new video on YouTube that you can write a blog post about too! P.S. The only unfortunate part is that the video doesnt fill the whole screen. I cant figure a way around it but if you know how, let me know in the comments below! Click here to download Classy Career Girls Social Media Calendar.

Going through a Quarter Life Crisis a.k.a. Elle Woods Syndrome

Going through a Quarter Life Crisis a.k.a. Elle Woods Syndrome For me, the term “Quarter Life Crisis” entered my mind only a few years after graduating college.This commonly coined phrase of Gen Y refers to twenty-somethings who are feeling strangely confused, fatigued and questioning their career paths while screaming: “What’s next?!” How did you get here in the first place? Well Lady, you may have done this to yourself. Nobody likes a quarter life crisis, but the truth is you were caught up in the image of what you wanted to be. You were trying to prove that you ARE the real life Elle Woods; you are the beautiful, social, smart, well dressed, successful woman that kicks guys’ butts at the office and brings home the bacon while being the perfect girlfriend, citizen, daughter and friend. I mean people like Elle Woods ARE real, right?! Ok obviously you’re gonna crack. Even reading that paragraph stressed me out. Women are natural pleasers We want to be accepted, loved and appreciated by those around us.Those of us who are competitive or driven by money may temporarily feel that we have something to prove. Wanting it all is fine and fabulous.I promise you can have it all.Now pick something that YOU love, admire, and are passionate about.Not something that is validated by the size of your paycheck, your family, friends, or whatever society says about that profession.Erase the thoughts of your parents and grandparents telling everyone “Susie is so smart! She’s going to grow up to become a doctor someday!”Rather, ask yourself what is important to YOU:What will get you out of bed in the morning? In order to get over a quarter life crisis, you really have to know yourself, and Im not about to say that that is a quick or easy thing to know about. Its just another fun leg of your journey!

Four Super Tools To Stay True To Your Dreams

Four Super Tools To Stay True To Your Dreams Do you dream of success? Are you sure you not only know your purpose â€" your  why  in life â€" but you can stick to it, no matter what? Here’s a Spoiler Alert: At some point, someone is going to try and dash those dreams. Someone will tell you your purpose is ridiculous. Or  you  may be the one telling yourself those lies. Whoever it is, it’s going to make you want to give up. It may happen a week from now, or a year, or five years. But it will happen. The urge to call it quits comes and goes constantly, and it’s all too often linked to someone else’s reaction to you. But here’s the key: you don’t have to listen. And if you do, there are effective ways to get back on track and stay true to your dreams.   Here’s how: Be like a whale shark  â€" And grow a thick skin. Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, have skin that’s  four inches  thick â€" as thick as a wall in a house. They’re not predators: they feed on plankton. But having a skin this thick makes sure they’re not preyed on, either. When you stand up for what you believe in, and you pursue your dreams, you’re going to get criticized. It’s part of life. People tend to criticize what they don’t understand, feel threatened by, or are jealous of. If they’re feeling that way due to you and your actions, stay on course and don’t be deterred. Keep swimming â€" just like a whale shark. Thank the naysayers  â€" If someone just mocked you or accused you of being a daydreamer or crazy, don’t let that criticism knock you down. Instead, thank them! You can treat their reaction as proof that you’re doing the right thing. Criticism means you’ve gotten to someone and triggered their own insecurities. It also means you’re making waves â€" and that’s what it means to be true to your dreams and stand up for your beliefs. As the author and entrepreneur Seth Godin says, “If you aren’t upsetting someone, you aren’t changing the status quo.” Reprogram your brain  â€" Sometimes it’s not anyone else doing the criticism, it’s us. We all struggle with negative self-talk. Some of us have daily self-discussions about our failures, unattractiveness, and inabilities. We think of something we want to do and immediately say, “I can’t.” But if you continually call yourself  ugly  when you look in the mirror,  stupid  when you don’t do well on a test, or  horrible  when you mess up in a game, you’re programming yourself to believe it. But brains are like computers: they’re  re-programmable too. Want proof we program ourselves? Here’s a simple one: Do you brush your teeth twice a day? So try reprogramming the negative by flipping the script. Tell yourself positive things, every day â€" until you begin to believe them. And you will. Test yourself with compliments â€"   Here’s how you’ll know if you’ve been successful at retraining your brain: when someone pays you a compliment, you thank them, and  accept it.   When your brain is still programmed to habitually focus on the negative, the compliment won’t sink in. You’ll deflect it, because you’re so down on yourself it’s virtually impossible to believe someone’s praise. In that case, keep up with the reprogramming â€" it will click in. And then instead of ducking, you’ll believe it â€" because you know it’s true! You  are  smart, you  are  attractive, you  are  fun to be with, and you  are  inspiring to others.  As the great Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Whether it’s someone else trying to convince you to stop working towards a goal or your own negative self-talk, know this: they’re lies. They’re also opportunities to make you stronger and make you a better leader. So the next time the world throws a doubt your way, don’t believe it. Experiences like these are inevitable â€" they’re a part of life. But you don’t need to let them get in your way. This guest post was authored by Anni Keffer Anni Keffer  is a nationally recognized educator, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who is passionate about youth leadership. She has been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX affiliates and in a number of publications, including Yahoo, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, New York Business Journal, Miami Herald, Mompreneur Media, and more. She’s the founder of the Young Women of Influence Conference and an in-demand leadership speaker. Anni was nominated for WHIRL Magazine’s Women In Business 2016, and is a co-author of  Girls Lead. Her new book is  Leadership Built On Why: A Guide for Young Adults.

What is the Secret to Writing a Resume That Gets You Hired?

What is the Secret to Writing a Resume That Gets You Hired?A lot of people are asking the question, 'What is the secret to writing a resume that gets you hired?' You can find several answers on the internet, but some of them are outdated. This article will discuss how to use your resume to get you hired as quickly as possible and why others don't know the basics of this practice.When you are looking for a job, your resume can be the only thing that shows potential employers how much you have accomplished and how quickly you are willing to go through training or practical work. If your resume is poor, it is only going to be used as a means to justify why you were hired in the first place. It is also going to negatively affect how well you are treated at the interview. This is why it is important to know some techniques on how to write a resume that gets you hired.The first technique you should learn when writing a resume is to focus on the specific goals you have for your career. You should list the positions you are interested in when applying for a job so that it is easier for the employer to remember. They want to hire people who will go into the position with a strong mindset and who are motivated to do well.The next important thing you need to do is describe your skills. You should always include details on your skills and how they will help you in your career. Always make sure to include your specialty area so that they can understand what you have learned and how it can help them.One more tip is to keep your information short and to the point so that it can be easily read and understood in a more concise way. Use bullet points for your information. If you are in an industry that has not been invented yet, use examples of how this particular field will benefit you.Be sure to include all the specifics. You should list all the things that you do well. This is going to help potential employers to see how interested you are in them and how much you care about your career.The last thing you should learn when writing a resume is to be positive about yourself and let the potential employer know how happy you are in your current job. You should express your excitement in knowing what job you are applying for and you should avoid mentioning the negatives of your current position.Don't feel like you need to be a genius to write a resume. With the right information and tips, you can still use your resume to get a job you want in a fast manner. You just need to know how to make the most out of your resume.

Selling in a Buyers Market 6 Résumé Staging Tips - Hire Imaging

Selling in a Buyer’s Market 6 Résumé Staging Tips - Hire Imaging My husband and I sold our home this month (yeah!). The house had been on the market for over a year. It took me some time to work through the reality that although I loved the home and understandably had personal attachments to it (20 years of memories), it was pitted against a flood of others with comparable features: pricing, square footage, design, etc. It had no intrinsic value to the buyers out there. So we diligently went about the business of making it marketable: fix-ups, decluttering, staging, and keeping it perpetually presentable for the inevitable short-notice showings. We waited for that right buyer, and it happened. There was a couple out there who liked it, and welcomed it into their lives as the right fit. It is also a buyer’s market for the job seeker. It is important for you, the individual candidate, to put your sensitivities aside, and think about what the buyer will want and how you can help them. It’s not personal! There are many candidates out there with comparable features: degrees, years of experience, job titles, etc. While there are many variables involved in conducting a successful job campaign, the résumé is still essentially that staging piece. Staging by definition is the act of preparing for a sale in a marketplace, with the goal of making the home (candidate) appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property (candidate) more swiftly and for more money. Staging techniques focus on improving a property’s (candidate’s) appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product wanted by the right buyers. Résumé! Bingo! The résumé is arguably the most important “staging” to securing your next job interview (and subsequent job offer). The key is to pay attention to the content and presentation focused on your target audience or buyers! The first quarter of the first page is the résumé’s most important real estate space. Just as walking into the front entry of a home, this area attracts the buyer’s initial eye contact and interest. The reader will spend 10-30 seconds reading this section and will make a premature (right or wrong) decision as to whether the candidate is worthy of an interview. It’s imperative to make yourself visible and to present your most powerful and unique parts while also covering what the hiring folks are looking for. Make your readers’ eyes stop by giving them something to catch their attention! Be prepared with a crystal-clear headline title (your dual focus and credibility) and branding verbiage to show immediately what you bring to the table, what you are known for, and what sets you apart from the competition. This is not puffery. We are talking authentic and consistent brand and value proposition. Your name is your number-one brand. Use a larger font than for the rest of your contact information. Put your former last name or “conversational name” in parentheses if there is “paper trail” with those references. Make your name the most visible part of your résumé. This has the subtle effect of linking your name with all of the accomplishments and successes that follow. Use a professional email user name. “sweetiepie84” is just not good branding. Use a variation of your full name to display on your resume such as Jane.Doe@gmail.com. There are hireable candidates who never get to the interview stage simply became of an inappropriate email name. Some of the worst examples that come to mind (from those I’ve seen in the last week) are he-man, hot-chick and goofy-guy#1, just to name a few. Email names give an employer an impression before a candidate has an opportunity to present their skills. Even the nicest (take the sweetiepie example), can still be viewed as nonprofessional. The lesson relative to walking in the front entry of a home and first impressions? You may never get a foot in the door with an inappropriate email name. While you never know how an employer perceives you before they meet you, you can control some of the variables before they evaluate you. Use YOUR name, as it connects and brands you. If it is a common name, fill it with in itials, surnames, or a marketable credential. I suggest that my clients set up a free Gmail account. Advantages include spam protection, powerful search features, mobile access, threaded conversions and seamless integration with other Google applications. Your experience, skills and value should match the expectations of the targeted position/audience. Study the posted job description that you are applying for, locate the key qualifications/criteria sought, and determine which of them most align with your strongest competencies. It is critical to use keywords, particularly when the hiring organization uses talent/HR management software to digitally scan applicant résumés. Using keywords will increase the odds that your résumé is assigned the right level of interest; and of getting in front of the decision-makers, aka buyers! Entice the reader by justifying the skills and/or brand contained in the top section of the résumé (headline, tagline, profile and/or keywords). Market your professional success stories. Each job seeker has accomplishments in the workplace he/she should be proud of and ready to talk about. Whet the buyer’s appetite to hear more about your successes by sprinkling your résumé with some stories. Perhaps you were recognized as Top Salesperson or other awards. Perhaps it was how you calmed an angry customer, saved your employer money, or brought in new revenues through a creative idea. Your résumé should devote a lion’s share of its real estate space to showcasing metrics-driven achievements. Use dollars, percentages and numbers as much as possible. One format that works well is to present an overview of your role and accountability in a BRIEF paragraph format. Then use bullets to showcase accomplishments. Write tight to keep these short as well. For every statement, ask the “ so what” question. What were the results? Impact? How were things better for your employer and those you served because of what you achieved? Edit, edit and edit again. Although recommending that you make sure your résumé is free of errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation may seem “no duh” advice; it is exactly these types of mistakes that are deal-breakers. It’s like the home buyer just opening the door and then immediately turning away; those screening résumés frequently toss those containing errors into the physical or electronic trash pile. Go beyond using spell-check. Have three or more people you trust as proofreaders review your résumé. Read it out loud and proofread it with your own eyes. Make sure you don’t mix up words (their versus they’re). Be consistent with using or not using periods after bullets. Verify that you have not inadvertently used a word that was spelled correctly; but was not the right word choice (I recently saw a résumé that referred to the candidate’s “Consistently tanking as top sales producer” instead of the obvious right word choice, ranking”. Another candidate s poke English and “Spinach”. You get the gist. Review with an Eagle eye everything on your résuméâ€"from size of fonts to verb tenses. The résumé, though powerful, is that staging tool. It is not enough by itself. Whether a home seller is handling the sale independently or working through a broker/agent, there are strategies and tactics that are important. Marketing and networking are crucial activities. This is true for selling yourself in the job market too. Take time to carefully research what you want (position) and where (employer). Expand your network face-to-face and online. Make phone calls. Conduct informational interviews. Ask questions and talk to as many people as you can about what you want and the value you offer. These activities, combined with that wonderfully staged résumé, will help you transition from “selling” to “sold” in a buyer’s market!! Best wishes in your job search campaign!!

Happiness at work at Zappos - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Happiness at work at Zappos - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Ive been inspired by Zappos for quite a while now. Not only are they insanely successful, its also a genuinely happy workplace, judging from all Ive read about them. Heres a nice little piece from abc news that shows just how happy this company is: MAN, thats good to see :o) Here are my top three reasons to love zappos. 1: They have a culture that promotes happiness at work Zappos is committed to defining and living a positive, happy culture. Their values are: 1. Deliver WOW Through Service 2. Embrace and Drive Change 3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness 4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded 5. Pursue Growth and Learning 6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication 7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit 8. Do More With Less 9. Be Passionate and Determined 10. Be Humble Thats your recipe for happiness right there. 2: They pay new employees to quit At the end of your training as a new Zappos employee, the company offers you $2000 if you quit right away. This means that the people who stay are committed to the company and the culture. Heres an interview where Bill Taylor (formerly of Fast Company) talks about it. 3: They behave like human beings. Great human beings The fact that people are happy at work (yes, even the ones answering the phone) means that they give incredibly good customer service. And often that service goes above and beyond. I dare you to read this story and not shed a tear. The upshot Zappos gets it, as do more and more companies. When a business puts its people first (not the customer and not the investors, but the people) you increase happiness, creativity, productivity and profits. This is not rocket science and companies like Google, Southwest Airlines, SAS Insititute, Disney, Pixar and many many others will testify to the fact that it works. So how does your company prioiritize? Are employees at the top of the list or is that spot taken by profits, growth, customers, or..? Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related