Making social networking work requires more than visibility, it requires engagement. It requires talking with, not at, those who follow you. Success is measured not in the number of posts you publish, but in the number of comments from your peeps...

More than just a book, or a speech, The1Thing.com embodies a movement. The concept wraps everything Gary Keller does into a singular brand statement.

No it's not 2014 just yet, but it's a New Year just the same. Just ask my granddaughter Devon Gitchel. She will be starting classes tomorrow at Esquire Hills Elementary School. I hope they are ready for her, I know she is ready to go. The end of summer traditionally marks a renewed commitment to business success. Are you ready to go?

"We have doubled our sales in the last 5 weeks" When my client Bill Vanderford made that statement, I was stunned. What really rocked my world was that Bill and I had only been working together 5 weeks. Here's how Bill made it look easy...

Mobile-first design is more than a buzzword, it's a mindset. As a business professional, it is the lens your clients will use to judge the relevancy of your content, your brand and ultimately, your survival. Success starts when you see your site through their viewport...

Gmail users now have a shiny new tabbed inbox. Unfortunately for you, your bright shiny blog or newsletter announcement now appears under the Promotions tab. The most obvious question is, "How can I get my content moved to it's rightful place, the Primary tab?" I'll share the answer, but is that really the right question?

It's always exciting to hear about a business start up.

For business professionals, social networking is the art of engaging in a dialog, not delivering a monologue. If you want to inspire me with motivational quotes, put some meat on the table. Man does not live by quotes alone.

"It's August 1st, do you know where your calendars are?"

The convention is over. You've got a pocket full of business cards and a smile on your face. Before you head home, decide right now what you're going to do to leverage the valuable gift you've received, your prospects business card...

We live in an age where it seems everyone knows everything about everybody. And yet, social superficiality reigns. Here are 5 tips for being present during your next live event...

Everything I needed to learn about the National Speakers Association

If you're tired of struggling to manage your contacts from your inbox or a spreadsheet, maybe it's time to stick your head in the clouds.

In my last post, Sears Real Voices, Is Anybody Listening,

I was so close. I had just received an email

My clients had a great month. For a number of them it started on June 1st in Jacksonville, Florida at my special event. Unfortunately, not everyone who wanted to join us could attend , That' why I decided to start something new...

I'm originally from the South. Okay, I'm from Southern California.

Professional Social Networking is not about social etiquette, it's about professional business practices. Here are Seven Steps for Savvy Social Networking...

I had the extraordinary pleasure of meeting Chef Jason Ellis

On the surface Richard Hadden is a mild-mannered as Clark Kent, but give him access to a video camera and YouTube.com and suddenly he can book a speaking engagement in a single bound. Learn how Richard turned a 54 second video into cold, hard cash...

Journalists are going to be just fine. More than the content of the presentations during the 2013 edition of TEDxPoynter it was the smiles on the faces of the attendees. Here's my biggest take away from TEDxPoynter.

Spending the day hanging out with some high bandwidth folks

Have you checked your image in your digital mirror? Prospects can see so much of you online that they often make you feel ill when they ask you about your hobbies, religion, or personal advocacy the first time you meet. Here are some tips to make a good first impression.