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Presentation: Networking vs. Reputation (with video and slides in English)

A couple of months ago I presented a webinar in which we discussed the importance of our Reputation in our personal and professional development, and in particular in our job search. I explained why Networking is not enough, and how … Continue reading

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The Importance of Feedback for Personal Improvement

Most people today are seriously involved in some effort to develop new skills or some other initiative for personal improvement, like acquiring better habits. However, when we invest our time and energy in such goals, it may be difficult to … Continue reading

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Coaching Kosher Webinar: Networking vs. Reputation

I was recently invited by the Coaching Kosher platform to share my insights about the importance of Networking versus Reputation for professional development. Below is the video of my presentation (in Spanish) with some interesting insights. I think you will enjoy my … Continue reading

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The Power of the Platform Business Model for Startup Companies

One of the most interesting concepts I’ve studied at ThePowerMBA was the Platform Business Model. Many of the most successful companies today are based on platforms: Amazon is a platform in which consumers are able to purchase almost anything. Facebook … Continue reading

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Gvahim Webinar: Managing Your Reputation

I was recently invited by Gvahim to present a webinar to a group of Olim (new immigrants) in Israel. In this talk I shared useful guidelines about how to manage and develop your personal reputation. I focused on providing practical … Continue reading

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Managing your Reputation

This week I was invited to give talk to a group of Brazilian Olim (new immigrants) in Israel. In this talk I shared useful guidelines about how to manage and develop your personal reputation. I focused on providing practical advice … Continue reading

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Networking is Overrated: Focus on Your Reputation

I’ve observed in recent years that many professionals became obsessed with networking. These are the people who constantly participate in conferences, meetups and other kinds of networking events. They like to collect business cards and feel excited whenever they connect … Continue reading

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Why I Deleted the Facebook App from my Smartphone

Today I deleted the Facebook app from my smartphone. I’ve been considering doing that for a long time, but my final decision came when I understood what was happening to me: The posts that I created on my free time … Continue reading

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Employability and the Three Stages of a Successful Career Path

I have many young friends who ask for my personal advice on long-term career strategies. Of course it seems that today almost everyone dreams about becoming an entrepreneur and having his own start-up company. But as a Plan B, if … Continue reading

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A Social Watching Experience for Yahoo! Connected TV

Connected TV is one of Yahoo!’s most innovative products. The basic idea is that your TV set should be as smart as other devices such as your smartphone or your tablet. In other words, the Connected TV is always connected … Continue reading

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