How to be Indispensable to International Teams | Career Development

As I continue to study, read, and assimilate the vast knowledge of “businessy things” available I inevitably create links and make lists as to what skills and traits are needed for individuals to flourish as team members and to function at their highest level.   As I tend to focus on the more serious topics of management, leadership and winning, I also try to make it entertaining and short to keep your attention.

On that note, this post is an amalgamation of  topics which when combined create a powerful understanding of how to be indispensable to international teams.  This 20-something guide was inspired by many of my fellow students who are or have just graduated.  Going into the world of international business isn’t going to be difficult for some of the international students, but for the others who stumble upon great opportunities, this guide is for them and for you.

Consider this your 20-something, 101 guide to working in or with international teams.

The series includes the following:

• Creative Problem Solving
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Mediation
• Leadership
• Presence
• Negotiation
• Listening

 

Veterans Personal Branding Tips

12 Things Successful People Never Reveal About Themselves at Work

Successful people don’t have some hidden guidebook showing them some true path that’s adapted for them; they are sentient and self-aware.  These people are able to apply common sense in a way that enhances their brand and their respect.  Successful people also have the capacity to view themselves the way others see them and never shy away from asking the hard questions.  In this article by Travis Bradberry,  Co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and President at TalentSmart, we have a basic blueprint on behaviors that successful people do not engage in.

I encourage you to ask yourself truthfully how many times you’ve ruined your brand and reputation by behaving in the following:

1. Openly complained that you hate your job.
2. Unashamedly proclaim another’s incompetence.
3. Discuss how much money you make.
4. Discuss your personal political and religious views.
5. Talk about what you do on Facebook.
6. Share what you do in the bedroom.
7. Postulate what others do in their bedroom.
8. Share that you’re after a co-workers job.
9. Brag about how wild you were in college.
10. Talk about how wasted you like to get.
11. Tell offensive jokes.
12. Share that you’re job hunting.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246710

What Successful People Have In Common

This post is a slight departure from my normal business only style of blogging because I’ve come to realize that there are more ways to be successful than just being educated and properly trained.  In today’s world of chemical pollutants and refined foods scientists are finding links which understandably create a new way of thinking about our bodies and minds.

My personal philosophy is that a well maintained body is the foundation of success.  Many people we call leaders and innovators have found that diet and exercise are the key to success by way of personal discipline and the self realization that a healthy body creates a healthy mind.  With new revelations into digestive health we can see that many conditions are located in the gut and digestive system.  Studies show that there are links to depression and anxiety as bad bacterial waste acts as neurotoxins which affect how we think, feel, and behave.

Headshots: Yes You Need Them

One of the most important aspects of maintaining bran consistency is always using the same image for your profile.

As part of any basic branding package I always insist that the client get proper headshots.  I found these great examples of professional headshots that scream qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable.

For all the Ladies…

 For the Gentlemen out there…

Arild Eik

Joe Corwin at SRK Headshot Day

 

*The above images are property of the artist/photographer and I am only showcasing great work.  These images are not mine.*

The Use of Color in Branding

First of all, color isn’t about art, its about strategy.  A successful personal branding package is more than just your tag line or mission statement; it’s also about how you present yourself visually in terms of your resume, cover letter, business cards, and brochures.  The use of color in personal branding will speak to the nature of who you are through the practice of color psychology.  In short, color psychology is the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior.

Branding = The marketing of YOU