MARC’S BLOG 
Be a great listener. But ALWAYS ask a question.
You're always going to learn a ton by just sitting back and listening to people in meetings and even in interviews. People--especially interviewers--love to talk about themselves. And while its immensely important for you to share your story and make sure this person...
A LinkedIn exec’s thoughts on preparing for your next opportunity. Because it will come sooner than you think.
I was at a recent keynote speech with Steve Cadigan. Steve's a Global Talent Strategist who led the development of LinkedIn's legendary company culture. When he started with Linkedin they would take tables at job fairs in hopes of recruiting people--and everyone...
Collaborate with your peers to gain better successes
Collaboration in business is so very important to the success process. As a lecture agent, I am constantly called upon by meeting professionals looking to raise the bar at their upcoming meetings. Fresh, Unique, and WOW are common adjectives in this search. And since...
Virtual Updates: Hear Marc share his Career thoughts with college seniors on a recent zoom call.
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Shark Tank’s Daymond John goes though a basic Goal Setting exercise every single day
Daymond John is "The People's Shark" and he's an influencer to many with his notable business successes. Yet his daily routine is very simple to keep his mind--and his successful attitude--in the same forward-thinking mode. Listen to some brief and important advice...
Go buy some stationery: that handwritten note will not be forgotten.
One of the most important lessons I've learned in my many years in business is the value of writing a handwritten note to someone. In my case, it's likely a note to a customer who's recently used my services, but there have certainly been times when I felt that a...
Are you blocking out the noise?
I enjoyed a recent interview between New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Bellichick and Bob Baffert. Bob Baffert is the most famous horse trainer in the business today. He's won 6 Kentucky Derbys and there's no doubt he'll win more. But in a hugely competitive...
There’s no reason to procrastinate.
When I talk to college seniors, I always bring up the importance of that handwritten note or follow up note after an interview or a meeting of any type (yes, even a coffee meeting!). But I realize that the timing of this short note is key. You can't let a long time...
Is it not what you know, but who you know?
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." We've all heard that statement so many times referring to so many different situations. But I don't believe it's true. I think that YOU are the person that people need to know. And there's one sure fire way to get there: If...
Turning my Vocation into my Vacation: a special talk this week for California Lutheran University
I learned long ago that if just one person in an audience is moved by a speaker's words, that speaker has done his job well. Certainly every speaker tries to in some way touch each and every attendee, but that's not always as easy as it seems. This week I had an...