Business Tips

Moderating a panel discussion sounds easy. Introduce the topic, throw in a few jokes and hope for meaningful dialogue. But an effective moderator remembers PANEL:

The social media landscape for organizations is constantly changing. But good content always helps. Here are five content-driven ways to improve your social reach:

The sting of rejection doesn’t hurt any less in the professional world than it does in your personal life. Being rejected at work can feel like a breakup. Maybe you were passed over for a promotion or had one of your ideas shot down by a manager.

In 1904, Jell-O representatives handed out free cookbooks, featuring their product on every page. People bought Jell-O to try the recipes.

Yes, you do. About 15 percent of people over 18 have some hearing loss and you can’t predict who by age alone.

Having a professional headshot is important to your business and personal brand. Don’t shortchange yourself with bad selfie. Follow these tips, instead:

What kills a good presentation almost as much as a lack of preparation? Letting the adrenaline get the best of you.

Networking events seem so sterile to me. That’s why I used to hate them. Then, I learned some tricks of the trade:

A public failure of a product or service. A misdeed by a senior employee. A disaster or loss of life.

Endorsements from social media influencers can be valuable. But how valuable? If an Instagram “star” asks for free products or services in exchange for mentions, how valuable is that?