Archive for August, 2011

What’s Your Personal Brand Message?

Chicken Fried Bacon

Tell Me More… about the Brand called “You”.

Those three little words are the foundation of Web 2.0, and the centerpiece of effective branding strategy.

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Discover Prospecting 2.0

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The most effective prospecting strategies are the ones that focus on creating a dialogue with the customer; that’s why Web 2.0 is so powerful.

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Stop Pitching, Start Connecting – The NEW Elevator Pitch

the elevator pitch has changed

The elevator platform has been replaced with the social platform.

What are the rules for the New Elevator Pitch?

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The 10 Commandments of Email

Green Keyboard on westfallonline.com

Self-expression is important.  Here are some brief guidelines on how to make sure you are using Email appropriately (and effectively)

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The Elevator Pitch for the New Economy

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Telling a Story that Inspires Action – in Two Minutes or Less – is the New Elevator Pitch

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Secrets of the Best Email Messages

Great business coaching can break the chains

Email is still a great outreach method, if you want to connect. Here’s how to put some mojo in your electronic messages.

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The Recipe for High-Performance Teams

Leadership Diagram from Chris Westfall

Building and leading a high-performance team requires an understanding, first and foremost, of your own personal leadership style.  The best leaders are aware of their strengths and weaknesses, and can identify exactly what the team needs (and what skills they need to hire) to succeed.  That’s where the talent of the team comes into play.

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