by Bonnie Marcus | Apr 17, 2011 | life balance, life lessons, Self Promotion, self-esteem, Women in Business
Someone told me once that the first question Americans ask each other when they meet is, “what do you do? And I’ve noticed that this is true for the most part. Whether our first encounter with someone is at a cocktail party, a networking event, or the gym,...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 27, 2011 | Assertive Communication, Communication, Self Promotion, Women in Business
One of the exercises in my GPS Your Career workshop is to identify characteristics that differentiate you and contribute to your success. Last week when I delivered this workshop at MIT, someone asked the question, “What if your strengths are perceived by some...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 19, 2010 | Entrepreneurs, marketing, networking, Sales techniques, Women in Business
Our decision to buy a new car is often more about the status and sex appeal than transportation and functionality. We can purchase a great looking pair of jeans any where, but we are more likely to choose a popular brand that has some status and recognition. The...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 28, 2010 | friendship, self-esteem, Success
This is the time of year when we reflect on everything we are grateful for. We give thanks for all the wonderful people in our lives; family, friends, business colleagues. They all contribute to our personal and professional well being and it’s important to take...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 14, 2010 | Entrepreneurs, networking, Self Promotion
Whether you are a solo entrepreneur or small business owner or career professional, you probably spend a fair amount of your time at networking events to build your business. Here are some common mistakes we make at networking events: 1. We schmooze, but don’t...
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