Browsing articles from "November, 2010"

Makeovers for NY Cabbies: Where Can I Take You Today?

Nov 30, 2010   //   by Joseph Rosenfeld   //   Personal Branding, Personal Image  //  1 Comment

A little known rule in the 62-page manual issued by the city of New York to its cabdrivers is getting an update and is causing a bit of an uproar.  Subject to a $25 penalty, cabbies must now “present a professional appearance.”  A “below the fold” front-page story about this ran in last Friday’s New York Times and deserves a closer review.

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Pro Tips On Surviving Black Friday

Nov 23, 2010   //   by Joseph Rosenfeld   //   How-To, Shopping  //  No Comments

Black Friday. It’s that day after Thanksgiving that is an American shopping tradition for millions of shoppers.  Some greet it with excitement, and others with dread.  So I thought you might like to get some shopping tips from a pro on how to shop like a pro on Black Friday and get the most out of this crazy day when you and millions of your closest strangers are vying for the same products, customer service, and parking spaces.

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Is Your Personal Brand Due for a Check Up?

Nov 16, 2010   //   by Joseph Rosenfeld   //   How-To, Personal Branding  //  No Comments

No matter how successful you all ready are, paying close attention to your personal brand can help you realize your goals and aspirations. Maintaining your personal brand is vital to the effectiveness you experience in your work, at your home, and in your community.  At the core of others’ interactions with you is whether they buy into your personal brand.  Are you consistently expressing your brand message?

The notion of consistency sounds like a lot of work.  So why bother?

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Beyond the Ikat: A Textile that Fashions A Story Rich in Diversity

Nov 9, 2010   //   by Joseph Rosenfeld   //   Attitude, Fashion, Personal Image  //  6 Comments

You might wonder what ikat textiles originating from Central Asia have to do with controversial comments that got an NPR correspondent fired from his post.  Come along as I share with you a true highlight of my recent trip to Washington, D.C. and how it weaves into the fabric of current events.

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Bullying: It Really Does Get Better

Nov 2, 2010   //   by Joseph Rosenfeld   //   Attitude, Personal Branding, Videos  //  14 Comments

The recent media reports about bullying are shining a spotlight on a social problem that is hardly new.  Earlier this year, I wrote a poignant blog post, “Baring It All on Bullying.”  I’m committed to speaking out and writing about overcoming abusive adversities.

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