by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing
In this digital world, you cannot afford to ignore your online self. Your career and your reputation mean everything to you. But if you are like many busy executives, you spend more time doing the things that make you great than telling others why they should work... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Blogging, Content marketing
Your blog is an essential sales tool. But, are you treating it like one? The truth of the matter is: By providing valuable content, your blog creates an audience. And, having this audience gives you the opportunity to advertise! Ask yourself: What do you want the... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Creativity, Storytelling
When I told my mother that I wanted to be a writer, she advised me to “get a real job.” “Writing,” she warned, “will never take you anywhere.” My mother was wrong. We are living in a digital age and writing plays an important role in our ability to communicate.... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Blogging, Storytelling
If you are using blogging, eBooks, press releases or other content vehicles, one of the best ways to engage your reader is to tell them a story. Your story needs facts, action and an emotional connection that your reader can relate to. Check out the following five... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Creativity, Storytelling
“In order to be open to creativity, one must have the capacity for the constructive use for solitude. One must overcome the fear of being alone.” – Rollo May Most of us are terrified of silence. We avoid it often and we avoid it well. But the irony is that quiet...
