I was ready for the next big challenge and I realized the challenge was me Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
What is your lifes purpose? Is what youre doing now going to help you get there? Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
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3 Parts to Getting ere Share your message Build a network Exude condence Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
You cant change the world if no one knows your name Bullshit? Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
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Common sense is NOT common practice Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Part 1: Share Your Message Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Explain why youre important in one sentence without any hesitation Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
You are an expert. Show it. Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Play up your strengths Accept your weaknesses Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Blog Share your expertise Stay focused Be honest Write oen Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Write, Speak, Teach Be a voracious reader Share what you learn Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
USE TWITTER Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Share your ideas Involve yourself and opinions in conversations USE Follow people Find your voice who inspire you TWITTER Dont be a lurker! Reply to everyone who replies to you Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Avoid negativity! It will bite you in the ass Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law, newspapers, periodicals, radio, television, all electronic media, and technologies yet to be invented. Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
For goodness sake, DONT DRUNK TWEET Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Google is your rsum Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
You are a representative of your community of practice (us) Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Part 2: Build a Network Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
e opposite of networking is NOT working Someone smart Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
You dont have to be an extrovert Im not Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Start online I did Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
LinkedIn Connect with everyone you know Write recommendations proactively Change your prole settings to fully public Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Twitter Use your real name, one-liner, blog URL Follow and engage with inuencers Dont use protection ;) Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Facebook Proceed with caution Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Other social networks Always link back to your blog Use the same email address Try to use the same username e point: be ndable Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Now get out of the house Congrats on being here! Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Accept invitations Seek out events Organize your own Ask someone to coee Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
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Tips for overcoming shyness Devise a goal before going out Pick one person in the room to talk to Have a recent blog post/article/book in mind to discuss Ask people to introduce you to others Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Maximize your prots Always carry your card Find out what people are working on Follow up with everyone you meet Remember everything Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
We are all each others resources Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Part 3: Exude Condence Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
If you think you can or think you cant, youre right Henry Ford Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Negative thinking holds you back Stop now! Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
3 Types of Condence: Feeling condent in yourself Making others feel condent in you Building condence in others Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Focus on past successes Recognize your strengths Take risks Act as if Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Be decisive Nothing is permanent Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Be opinionated And support it when challenged Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Be willing to walk away from negative situations Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Be open to feedback Even ask for it Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Dont react emotionally (and dont drunk tweet) Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
Admit your mistakes Everyone makes them Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
SHUT UP and listen God gave us two ears and one mouth to use in proportion. Unknown Whitney Hess @whitneyhess
