success

How to Tell a Good Story

Bud Bilanich — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:02:58 -0400

Today is Thursday, so this post is on dynamic communication.

Last Thursday, I did a post on how to become a dynamic story teller. I described the four step process for creating and telling good stories that I have developed.

Three Tips for Creating Positive Personal Impact

Bud Bilanich — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:46:41 -0400

Today is Tuesday, so this post is on creating positive personal impact.

I read a lot. Often, I find great content for this blog in local and national newspapers. That’s the case for today’s post. As you know, you create positive personal impact in three ways. 1) Developing and nurturing your unique personal brand. 2) Dressing to impress. 3) Conducting yourself in a polite and respectful manner.

Winning by Losing

Bud Bilanich — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:29 -0400

Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.

There’s an old saying, “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.” In today’s highly competitive culture, this may seem as an outdated concept. I don’t think it is. While I prefer to win, I would rather play honorably and lose, then dishonorably and win.

Four Steps To Telling Great Stories

Bud Bilanich — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:42:35 -0400

Today is Thursday, so this post is on dynamic communication.

Dynamic communicators are good story tellers. Everyone likes a story. Stories are hard wired into our brains. They come from the oral traditions of most cultures. They were the way people learned prior to the written word. Stories are powerful because they help us grasp important concepts.

Five Steps to Outstanding Performance

Bud Bilanich — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:26:44 -0400

Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.

I have a quote hanging just inside the door to my office. I pass it several times a day. I always read it as I pass. It says…

“Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe and enthusiastically act on… must inevitably come to pass!” Paul J. Meyer

Two Steps to Creating a High Recognition Point

Bud Bilanich — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:34:13 -0400

Today is Tuesday, so this post is on creating positive personal impact.

A strong personal brand is a great way to create positive personal impact. Last week, I was chatting with a long time friend, Roger Rountree, about his business, Recognition Point (www.recognitionpoint.com). As we were speaking, Roger took out a piece of paper and drew a simple graphic that he uses to illustrate what he calls the recognition point.

You've Got To Be Self Confident To Ask For Help

Bud Bilanich — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:32:50 -0400

Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.

Last Wednesday the Wall Street Journal ran a small article called “Apprenticeship 101.” Diane Prucino, the co-managing partner at the Kilpatrick Stockton law firm in Atlanta offered suggestions on what young lawyers should do to succeed as an associate in a large law firm.

Advice to a Niece on Her College Graduation, Part 5

Bud Bilanich — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:46:54 -0400

Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.

This is the final post in a series inspired by my niece, Brett’s, graduation from college.

Interpersonal competence is the fifth key of career and life success. Brett, no matter how self confident you are, how good you are at creating positive personal impact, how great a performer or dynamic a communicator you are, you will not succeed if you are not interpersonally competent.

Advice to a Niece on Her College Graduation, Part 4

Bud Bilanich — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:04:37 -0400

Today is Thursday, so this post is on dynamic communication.

Today’s post is the fourth in a series on advice to my niece Brett, who graduated from Florida State last weekend.

Brett, all successful people are dynamic communicators. All dynamic communicators have three things in common. 1) They are excellent conversationalists. 2) They write clearly and succinctly. 3) The present well – to groups two or two hundred.

Advice to a Niece on Her College Graduation, Part 3

Bud Bilanich — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:27:06 -0400

Today is Wednesday so this post is on outstanding performance.

Today’s post is a continuation of my series on advice to my niece Brett on her graduation from college.

Outstanding performance is crucial to career and life success. There are three keys to outstanding performance. Become a lifelong learner. Set and achieve high goals. Become well organized.