Why You Need to Stop Asking For Permission
I had lunch with a friend today. She told me she wished there were other people in her industry that…
Here’s How to Tell When It’s Time to Quit
By definition entrepreneurs are not quitters. We persevere, push through barriers and succeed. But the most successful know when it's…
10 Unexpected Habits To Radically Improve Your Life
Platitudes won't help you. I know, I've tried to implement them all. They're frustrating. Go for it! Live for today!…
The Most Powerful Secret to Being More Efficient When Blogging
I use their CoSchedule Headline Analyzer to ensure every headline on my blog is compelling. I use their Wordpress plugin…
One Simple Life Hack to Help You Create Good Habits
I don't pretend to have all the answers. But lately I've been implementing a little trick that has helped me.…
The No. 1 Thing You Need to Do Right Now If You’re Unemployed
I have lots of experience being out of work. It happened to me three times in a two-year span. Five…
4 Simple Ways to Control Your Career Destiny
When I first learned about social media I was so excited I bought FacebookShouldHireMe.com. I wanted to get Facebook's attention.…
5 of The Most Inspiring Keynotes You Need to Watch Now
Inspiring, sometimes touching, and always thought provoking - a good keynote is timeless. A bad one, can destroy your event,…
20 Inspirational Quotes to Kickstart the New Year
This morning I woke up early. Like really early. The kind of awesome early when (if you have kids) you…
The #1 Mistake All Salespeople Make
For the majority of my career I've had the word "sales" in my title, but it wasn't always that way.…
4 Steps to Better Thinking for Your Business
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” – Shakespeare. Here are four ways to provoke…
A Confession: I Bought 50,000 Twitter Followers
[av_textblock size=’20’ font_color=” color=”] A Confession: Almost two years ago, on a whim and a prayer I purchased 50,000 Twitter…
5 Things My Grandpa Taught Me That Will Change Your Life
He replied from his bed “good morning.” Those would be his last words. That evening Papa passed away. It was…
We All Have Our Breaking Point
It was 2007, and I worked at Azoogle (now, defunct). At the time, a multi–million dollar ad network. We ruled…
5 Simple Steps to Success
I was unceremoniously fired in 2009 from my job at Buddy Media. When it happened I was so stunned I…
Success is Taken, Not Given
A little over 2 years ago I launched Silverback Social from my home office. I spent the first few months…
Want to Be Successful? Get Angry
We're human, every single one of us. We feel happy, and sometimes we feel smart. Other times we feel stupid.…
I’m a Loser
I’m a loser. Really, I am. I’ve had my ass kicked so many times I’ve stopped counting. I’ve been fired…
College Students: Four Easy Steps to Clean Up Your Facebook Page Before the Big Interview
I’m usually pretty liberal with the content that I allow on Facebook – this is mostly because I’m a 39…
Out of Work? Follow These 3 Steps to Employment
I've been out of work more times than I care to talk about. Three times in two years as a…
3 Steps to Achieving Greatness
A few weeks ago I gave a speech during Catalyst Week. My agency Silverback Social was co-curating the week’s events.…
4 Steps to Become a Great Public Speaker
In 2006 I spoke in front of an audience for the first time, and I was horrible. I was sweating.…
An Open Letter to Everyone Who Wants to be Great
Work Like Your Life Depends On it Today, I want you to work hard. Harder than you’ve ever worked. I…
College Students: Four Easy Steps to Clean Up Your Facebook Page Before the Big Interview
I’m usually pretty liberal with the conent that I allow on Facebook – this is mostly because I’m a 37…
Social Week Gives Back
Big things are happening. Next week I’m honored to host and present during Social Week’s special event called “Social Week…
The Future of Social Media is You
Last week I was honored to lecture to a group of MBA students at my Alma Mater Loyola University Maryland.…
5 Steps to True Social Media ROI
How do you get to the true ROI of social media? Here are some tips: 1) Start today
In Business, Hugs Matter. Seriously.
I love to hug. Really, I do. I’m pretty good at it too- at least my daughters seem to think…
The Secret to Getting a Job in Social Media
A few months ago I was invited to visit my Alma mater Loyola University in Baltimore to lecture about how…
Your World is Exploding: How Social Media is Changing Everything-and How you Need to Change with it.
Since the publication of Your World is Exploding on Amazon, last Tuesday – I’ve been a wreck. Suffice to say…
Social media is a spiritual awakening, not a technological one.
I’ve been writing a book for the past five months. The book was called “Start Now” and offered detailed accounts…
Daniel Barrett, Rubicon Artist Development, & His Revolutionary “Remembering” Technique
This week I was schooled on a theory by dear friend Daniel Barrett Sumber. Dan is changing the game of…
Transcript:Your15minutes Radio on Blog Talk Radio
Tomorrow evening I’ll be participating once again in Blog Talk Radio’s – Your15MinutesRadio show. I’ve been piecing together the transcript…
The Charistmatic Personal Brand: Case Study Richard Branson CEO of Virgin
This is the third installment regarding the charismatic personal brand, and how elevating your personal brand can help you and…
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Issue and Solution
Lately at Drive Action Digital we’ve have the good pleasure of speaking with individuals that are very interested in social…