The Embarrassment Test: trust your emotions

Quite simply, it's a technique to apply to any conversation you are having. Pay careful attention to your embarrassment emotion during the conversation; it will give you critical, immediate insight into your true priorities, any gaps, and to your strengths. I've found that the Embarrassment Test instantly evaluates the content of the conversation against the...

Personalize your LinkedIn Interactions

Here's a reminder, suggestion, request that all LinkedIn users remember to personalize their interactions. Especially when you send a connection request, edit the content to outline why you'd like to connect, give some background, etc. Start (or re-start) your connection on a more personalized basis. Along the same vein, a good picture really helps. These...