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The day social media killed your job chances
A US-based friend showed me an extraordinary Facebook exchange the other day. A company employee had mouthed off at someone on their private FB page with some of the most colorful language I have seen online [...]
Job seekers: How do you stand out from the crowd?
What differentiates you from the tens if not hundreds of other people applying for your dream job? What do you stand for that will separate you from the crowd? Have you built an area of specialty [...]
The dawn of the ‘Contsumer’: Are you prepared?
If the research findings by B2B Content Marketing Trends is anything to go by, then content marketing has moved from buzz word to an absolute must have for B2B companies. Given the sheer weight of information [...]
The 3 key challenges of leveraging your thought leadership internally
In my last post on Firebrand’s blog I wrote about the power of using thought leadership for motivating and inspiring employees and the role it can play in your retention and talent attraction strategy. While your [...]
Thought leadership’s powerful impact on your employees
Anyone who thinks that thought leadership is purely an external function aimed at influencing clients and new business prospects, is seriously limiting their potential. Used properly, it is a very powerful tool for motivating and inspiring [...]
Six thought leadership tips for communicators
If you are a communicator, work in public relations, marketing or communications, you are bound to have heard of, or are deeply involved in, thought leadership marketing. Some people groan at the mention of the word, [...]









Brands have nowhere to hide
This article about branding reminded me of this quote: “Your reputati
Redundant? Me!?
I hail from the council estates of Sunderland in the north east of Eng
13 things that really annoy people on LinkedIn
One of my biggest annoyances is when I get a message from somebody I d
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Hi Stuart, Excellent point. Cultural fit is vitally important. I just
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Hi Leonie, I completely agree with you. Don't pretend to be someone y