Facebook marketing in 2019 isn’t dead. On the contrary, it’s far from it. Now removed from the dim outlook that businesses faced at the beginning of 2018, Facebook has and will remain an essential tool for brands’ marketing strategies moving forward. In our upcoming State of Social Media 2019 Report (releasing January 16th) we found that…
Smartphones give you the ability to get things done no matter where you are, and they are quickly becoming an essential part of conducting business. But distracting notifications can take your attention away from what you’re doing and make it difficult to focus. A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that the…
You see, what you become is far more important than what you get. The important question to ask on the job is not, “What am I getting?” Instead, you should ask, “What am I becoming?” What you become directly influences what you get. Think of it this way: Most of what you have today, you…
The new year is your chance to start over—a fresh beginning. It’s a good time to set new goals, change old habits and try new things. Because if you don’t get out of your comfort zone, if you aren’t learning and taking risks, you won’t grow. You’ll stay right where you are. Related: 365 Ways to…
Children learn how to walk in phases. First they discover their toes, gripping and pointing and kicking. Then come a few unsuccessful crawls as they test out the strength of each foot, realizing that a knee is better suited for the task. Finally they stand a few times, gaining confidence that earns some video-worthy spills. Dozens…
I’ve never been a breakfast person. Well, at least not since I outgrew Cookie Crisp—the kids cereal that was literally just a bunch of tiny chocolate chip cookies in a bowl, with milk poured on top. There’s just not time for it when you’re in the kinds of rushes I find myself in, trying to…
What’s a resolution? A promise to yourself? A hope for the future? Related: The SUCCESS Guide to Crushing Your New Year’s Resolutions To me, resolutions are challenges—chances to grow as a person. If you don’t know who you really are or understand the reason behind your goals, though, then you probably won’t stick to them. I’ve…
This year I’ve spent a lot of time trying to establish systems and accountability that allow me more free time with my family. Timely execution and creating strategic partnerships have also created exponential growth for my brands. —Ali Mahvan, co-founder and CEO of Sharebert I recently modified my diet and started working out…
2019 is here and gone are the days where generating audience engagement on social media was primarily a passive process. The always-online audiences of today want to be involved, interact, and co-create. The brands that are successful in delivering personalized experiences to their audiences are the brands that are likely to thrive with their social…
Q: I feel stuck in a rut. I’m doing fine personally and professionally—but that’s all. Fine. How do I renew myself and get to the next level? A: Many of the people I coach come to me wanting to become a “new person.” One of the biggest ways I impact their lives is to sit…