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“Remember to wear your dark suit!” That was the advice my roommate gave me two hours before the career fair. Unfortunately, I didn’t own one. Or any suit, for that matter. So I did what any smart college senior would have done: Drove to Goodwill and bought one for seven dollars. Later that day, with a stack of resumes in my hand, I headed toward the auditorium. And as…

Approachability is about increasing the probability. Of getting noticed. Of getting remembered. Of getting what matters most. And for millions of people right now, that means getting and keeping a job. According to this month’s report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has reached a staggering level of nine and half percent. Yikes. Fortunately, there is way to increase the probability of employment. No, I’m not…

To celebrate the release of Jeffrey Gitomer’s new book, Social Boom, he’s asked me to offer a special gift to those who buy today. I write books and give talks on approachability. And, since Gitomer’s book is all about online platforms, I’ve written an ebook on taking approachability online. The ebook you’ll win (along with tons of other awesome extras) is called: E-pproachable: Strategies for Making Your Online Presence…

In the movie Avatar, natives on Pandora greet each other with three words: “I see you.” That was my favorite part of the movie. Kind of made me wish human beings were more like the Na’vi people. HERE’S WHY: This phrase was more than a simple greeting – it was an acknowledgment. It’s a form of namaste that means: I love you, I honor you and I understand who…

You’ve chosen an uncertain path. You’ve adopted an inconvenient lifestyle. You’ve embarked upon an unconventional journey. You’ve felt the voice inside you growing more urgent. You’ve committed yourself enough so you can’t turn back. IN SHORT: You’ve decided to play for keeps. This is the critical crossroads – the emotional turning point – in the life of every young artist. I’ve been there myself, and here’s a list of…

Approachability is about increasing the probability. Of getting noticed. Of getting remembered. Of getting what matters most. And for millions of people right now, that means getting and keeping a job. According to this month’s report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has reached a staggering level of nine and half percent. Yikes. Fortunately, there is way to increase the probability of employment. No, I’m not…

Sometimes, it sucks being the youngest guy in room. And by “sometimes,” I mean, “Every excruciating hour of your workday.” Think about it: Nobody takes you seriously. The world refuses to listen to your voice. And the people you work with are twice your age, have three times your knowledge and four times your experience. What’s a kid to do? Instead of going postal on your entire office with…

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Hugh Macleod said it best: “People can say a lot about Americans: We’re idiots, uncultured, shallow and naïve. But what we do have that almost no other country has, is a pretty good monopoly on possibility.” That what I love about this country: We’re all free to live our dreams. Notice I didn’t say “The American Dream.” That phrase is done. As George Carlin so aptly observed: “It’s called…

“What can I expect when I work with Scott one-on-one?” Funny you should ask. Above is an overview of Scott’s Expectational Clarity Workflow. What Clients Are Saying: “I’ve been a supporter of the approach that mentoring should not be a paid activity as this has the potential to change the dynamics of the relationship and create a power imbalance. But I have to be honest and say that after…