Be Viral by Being Imperfect
Social media can do a lot for your brand. In 2020, there were over 3.6 billion social media users worldwide. There is no question that you can reach a lot of people through social media. The real challenge is how you can command their attention. What does it take to go viral? Last March, I […]
What Social Listening Is and Why You Should Care About It
We live in a world where almost half of the population expresses their opinions on social media. As of July 2020, there are almost 4 billion active social media users. If you’re in business, taking time to listen to what people say or share about your brand can make a huge difference in how you’ll […]
6 Lessons Learned From Launching A Podcast
Welcome to the UNprofessional podcast, a place to explore the boundaries of work, humanity and culture. If you’re ready to break out of the box, say goodbye to business as usual and usher in a new era, one that’s more human, you’ve found the right place. Join me and fellow UNprofessionals as we dive deep […]
Where Ellen DeGeneres Went Wrong and What We Should Learn from It
“My instinct told me it’s time.” This is what Ellen DeGeneres said when asked why they are ending the show on its 19th season. But it’s clearly more than just instincts when just last year the show host’s reputation took a serious beating after alleged toxic workplace conditions and mistreatment. On a whim last week, […]
8 Ways Business Has Changed In 2021
Recently, I was invited to keynote a professional fraternity’s graduation ceremony at Gonzaga University. Don’t worry, I didn’t mention the game. The organization asked me to share with their students how business has changed since COVID. Below is a summary of the key points from the talk (with less cuss words): 1. Accelerating Digital Transformation […]
How can I believe in myself and be confident at work?
You are super. Imagine what you can achieve if you believe in yourself with such deep conviction that you fear no failure. In his book, Unreasonable Success and How to Achieve It, author and investor Richard Kooch, said that belief in yourself is the foundation of success. It is an iron rule. No one ever […]
How to Recognize and Cope with Toxicity
Toxic people make life more difficult than it should be. Whenever possible, for your own good, cutting ties with them is the best thing to do. However, it isn’t always possible, especially when you have to deal with them at work. But there are ways you can handle them professionally and effectively so you won’t […]
7 Ways to Get More Out of Your Life
We can’t always prevent bad things from happening, and no one is excused from the harsh realities of life. But that doesn’t mean enjoying life every day is an impossible feat. Lots of things happen that are beyond our control, but ultimately we are accountable for our own happiness. Shit happens sometimes and bad […]
Is money the biggest motivator for employees?
For many years, companies have used money incentives as the main motivator for their employees to be more efficient and stay with the company longer. It seems like a no-brainer: You expect people to work harder if they earn more money. In addition, people are expected to stay with their company if they are paid […]
The Toxic Shaming and Blaming of Holding People Accountable at Work By Courtney Branson
This week, we’re doing a blog takeover by our very first podcast guest, Courtney Branson. Courtney led Square Root as VP of People from a struggling startup to most recently acquired, along with winning culture awards from Great Place To Work, Fortune, and Fast Company, just to name a few. Now she serves as a […]
