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A cold email changed my career forever. How I landed interviews at Amazon, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and others.

Actually really good networking advice. Don’t wait until you need something to reach out. 7 ways to transform contacts into valuable connections: (these helped me get my last two jobs) ☑ Send Quick Notes: Send brief, friendly check-in emails mentioning recent achievements or something relevant you saw on their LinkedIn. This takes less than three minutes. ☑ Utilize Social: Engage your contacts in places like LinkedIn or Twitter by commenting on their posts or sending them relevant posts from others. This helps show genuine interest. ☑ Schedule Catch-Ups: Occasionally suggest coffee or a casual meeting (virtual or in-person) without needing something specific to deepen your relationship over time. ☑ Share Relevant Content: Send articles or resources that might interest your contacts to show you’re thinking about them (e.g. “Saw this new AI tool you might like…”). ☑ Celebrate Milestones: Acknowledge significant events in their lives, like promotions, publications, or personal milestones with a simple congratulatory message. ☑ Create a Follow-Up System: Use a spreadsheet or CRM tool to track contacts, help you stay organized and maintain consistent communication. ☑ Be Authentic and Sincere: Approach networking with genuine curiosity and a desire to help others and your connections are more likely to be mutually beneficial. Not going to lie, this can feel overwhelming. So I set an attainable goal of doing this with at least 3 people each week. Give it a try and I promise you’ll see more opportunities come your way. Networking isn't just for when you need something. It's about building genuine connections. Reshare ♻ if this approach resonates. And follow me for more posts like this. Big shout out to Colby Kultgen for creating this 🔥 image.

I'm a big believer in work-life balance (or harmony). I don't expect my team to be available 24/7. Or to sacrifice their personal lives for the job. Everyone works hard during work hours. And I get that not all work fits neatly into a 9-5 window. But each day, I encourage everyone to find time to disconnect and recharge. To spend time with family and friends, pursue hobbies, and take care of their mental health. Because happy, well-rested employees are more productive and creative. They bring their best selves to work. And that's what I want for my team. We're in this for the long haul, not a sprint to burnout. Consider this a reminder to pace yourself and enjoy the journey. Reshare ♻ to help spread this message to your network.

Audience, I need your help! I’m thinking of sharing the strategies I used to go from less than 1,000 connections to over 340,000+ followers organically on LinkedIn, become one of the biggest thought leaders on the platform, and grow my business to 7-figures. Would anyone be interested in that? One of the best parts of this journey is realizing how literally anyone can do this. I mostly do limited 1:1 coaching for this but I’m getting more inbound requests and don’t have the time. So I’m thinking of doing group training/coaching to reach more people. This would be geared towards busy founders, execs, builders, and creators. Let me know if you’re interested by voting below 👇

Surprisingly good leadership advice here. The best leaders think like farmers. Just as farmers nurture crops, leaders cultivate teams and ideas: 1. 'Don't shout at the crops' → Use constructive feedback, not harsh criticism. 2. 'Don't blame the crop for not growing fast enough' → Be patient with your team's development. 3. 'Don't uproot crops before they've had a chance to grow' → Give new initiatives and team members time to prove themselves. 4. 'Choose the best plants for the soil' → Select the right people for specific roles and projects. 5. 'Irrigate and fertilize' → Provide necessary resources, training, and support. 6. 'Remove weeds' → Address problems and negative influences promptly. 7. 'Remember you will have good seasons and bad seasons' → Prepare for both successes and setbacks, maintaining resilience. Leaders who think like farmers grow the strongest teams. Reshare ♻ if you feel the same way. And follow me for more posts like this.

Loyalty has its limits. Leaders, take note. My friend Timothy Armoo said it best here. Consistently great performers are being taken for granted. Here’s the sad pattern: 1. A team member consistently excels 2. They get taken for granted 3. They're burdened with extra work 4. They take on the burden of mediocre team members 5. Those mediocre performers go unaddressed 6. The top performer grows resentful 7. They burn out and lose motivation 8. They leave the company 9. The company loses great talent 10. Mediocrity becomes the norm How to fix it? ☑ Recognize and reward consistently ☑ Balance workloads fairly ☑ Address mediocre performance ☑ Foster open communication ☑ Invest in talent development ☑ Implement employee well-being initiatives ☑ Create a culture of appreciation Don't push your loyal and passionate people to the point they don’t care anymore. Nobody wins. Reshare ♻ to help spread this message. And follow me for more posts like this.

Getting job offers isn’t about who’s the smartest. It’s about who's the most prepared. 9 top behavioral questions to prepare for: 1. Tell me about a time you faced a challenging situation at work and how you handled it. Interviewer is looking for: ↳ Problem-solving skills, resilience, and ability to overcome obstacles. 2. Describe a project or accomplishment that you are particularly proud of. Interviewer is looking for: ↳ Initiative, leadership, and ability to achieve goals. 3. Can you share an example when you had to work with a difficult colleague or client? Interviewer is looking for: ↳ Conflict resolution, interpersonal skills, and professionalism. 4. Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to a change at work. Interviewer is looking for:  ↳ Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn. 5. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision. Interviewer is looking for:  ↳ Decision-making skills, critical thinking, ability to weigh pros and cons. 6. Give an example of a time when you went above and beyond. Interviewer is looking for:  ↳ Work ethic, dedication, willingness to take on additional responsibilities. 7. Can you tell me about a time when you failed at something? Interviewer is looking for:  ↳ Self-awareness, ability to learn from mistakes, personal growth. 8. Describe a time when you had to persuade someone to see things your way. Interviewer is looking for:  ↳ Persuasion skills, communication abilities, ability to influence others. 9. Tell me about a time when you had to balance multiple priorities or projects simultaneously. Interviewer is looking for:  ↳ Time management skills, organization, and ability to multitask effectively. Tip: Use the STAR framework to organize your thoughts and provide relevant, concise answers. (example below) Save this sheet. And use it to ace your next interview! P.S. Reshare ♻ to help someone’s job search. And follow me for more posts like this.

Could this be the end of PowerPoint? Stop wasting time with design work and tutorials. Here are the top 9 AI tools that can generate presentations in 60 seconds! [Save This] 1. Gamma ChatGPT meets PowerPoint, generate appealing slide decks in seconds. (My personal favorite right now) 🔗 Gamma. app 2. SlideSpeak Create presentations from text. 🔗 SlideSpeak. co 3. Tome AI chatbot for creating presentations with numerous integrations, like Figma. 🔗 tome. app 4. Slides AI Google Slides add-on for AI generates presentations from text. 🔗 slidesai. io 5. Dectopus AI is the world's leading AI-powered presentation generator. 🔗 Decktopus. com 6. Beautiful AI Set your work up for success. This is all completed in minutes. 🔗 Beautiful. AI 7. Presentations AI  Beautiful Decks Created Effortlessly. AI-powered ideation and deck creation. 🔗 Presentations. AI 8. Pitch  A quick and effective tool for your team to produce and distribute visually appealing presentations. 🔗 Pitch. com 9. DeckRobot Develop hundreds of PowerPoint decks in seconds, not hours. 🔗 Deckrobot. com ---- ♻ Reshare this to help others. And follow me for more posts like this! 📌 Shout out to Paul Storm and Daniel Jacobs for curating this list.

People say “soft skills matter” But never share how to improve them. 10 soft skills that will future-proof your career. And 30 resources to learn them. I've curated the best books, TED talks, and online courses for you. 1. Effective Communication 📚 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 🗣 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation by Celeste Headlee 🎓 Improving Communication Skills - University of Pennsylvania 2. Adaptability 📚 Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson 🗣 Embrace the Shake by Phil Hansen 🎓 Developing Adaptability as a Manager - University of London 3. Problem-Solving 📚 Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman 🗣 Are You a Giver or a Taker? by Adam Grant 🎓 Creative Problem Solving -University of Minnesota 4. Leadership 📚 Start with Why by Simon Sinek 🗣 How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek 🎓 Inspiring Leadership through EQ - Case Western 5. Teamwork 📚 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni 🗣 The Secret to Great Opportunities? by Tanya Menon 🎓 Teamwork Skills - University of Colorado Boulder 6. Time Management 📚 Getting Things Done" by David Allen 🗣 How to Save the World from Bad Meetings by David Grady 🎓 Work Smarter, Not Harder - University of California, Irvine 7. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 📚 Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 🗣 The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown 🎓 Developing Your Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn Learning 8. Creativity 📚 Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon 🗣 Your Elusive Creative Genius by Elizabeth Gilbert 🎓 Ignite Your Everyday Creativity - State University of New York 9. Resilience 📚 Grit by Angela Duckworth 🗣The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth 🎓 Building Resilience - University of Pennsylvania 10. Interpersonal Skills 📚 Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson and Joseph Grenny 🗣 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe by Simon Sinek 🎓 Improving Your Interpersonal Skills - University of California, Irvine ---- ♻ Reshare this to help others build these key skills. And follow me for more posts like this!

Life isn't linear. Careers aren't either. This reminder resonated with me today. We can start, stumble, pivot, and grow at any age. I know I have throughout the years. Some tips as you navigate your career: 1. Focus on skills, not age. 2. Network across industries. 3. Try side projects (this was big for me) 4. Learn something new weekly. 5. Embrace failure as learning. Questions to ask yourself often: ☑ What energizes you? ☑ What impact do you want to make? ☑ What skills do you enjoy using? ☑ Who inspires you and why? ☑ What would you do if fear wasn't a factor? Anyone make a big career change? Would love to hear about it below. Reshare ♻ to help someone in your network. And give me a follow for more posts like this.