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Personal Development December 9, 2019

7 Ways Successful Creatives Think Differently than Unsuccessful Ones

I have worked with authors for more than three decades. Based on my observations, here are 7 characteristics that separate the highly successful ones from the[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership April 17, 2018

The Magic of an Outside Perspective

Personal growth comes from self-awareness, and the practice of journaling is a phenomenal way to start that process with regular reflection—as long as your[...]

johnmeese

Platform June 12, 2017

Reach Is Not the Same as Influence

One way you can reach a larger audience quickly is to piggyback on established email lists from bloggers and businesses with similar interests. “Third party[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership May 31, 2017

Where Are You in Building Online Influence?

Most people recognize the value of an online platform. When you have one, you can reach more people with your message, products, or hard-won expertise. You[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership November 16, 2016

How to Become a Big Thinker

Many people fail because they are afraid to dream. Their thinking is too small. In this post I provide seven steps for becoming a big[...]

Michael Hyatt

Platform June 8, 2016

Why I Changed My Email Newsletter Strategy

I decided to change my email newsletter strategy last month. For years, I sent the entire blog post in the body of the email. We used a custom template that[...]

Michael Hyatt

Influence October 5, 2015

4 Stages for Creating Maximum Impact for Your Message

I create a lot of content across my blog, podcast, online courses, books, and membership site. And sometimes readers and other content creators wonder about my[...]

Michael Hyatt

Platform April 21, 2015

Why You Don’t Need a Huge Platform to Get Published—And What it Really Takes Instead

These days everyone knows that you need a platform to get published. But if you’re like a lot of people I meet, you’re overwhelmed, short on time, and not[...]

Michael Hyatt

Platform September 29, 2014

The 8 Key Elements of a Successful Product Launch

We open registration for Platform University twice a year. We just completed the relaunch for the fall, and it went extremely well—in fact, we beat our goal.[...]

Michael Hyatt

Guest Post July 12, 2014

The Secret to Becoming a Standout

This is a guest post by my new podcast co-host, Michele Cushatt. She is a communicator and storyteller whose speaking experiences include Women of Faith, Focus[...]

MicheleCushatt

Platform March 18, 2014

How I Increased My Income by 250% While Spending More Time with Family and Friends

When I left the corporate suite at Thomas Nelson I planned to write and speak full time. And that’s exactly what I did at first. One year in fact I gave over[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development June 7, 2013

How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

According to psychologists, most people have a greater fear of public speaking than of death. As someone who trains speakers professionally, I can attest this[...]

Michael Hyatt

Platform December 30, 2012

How a Quick Analysis of Your Top Posts Can Improve Your Blogging Results Next Year

Now is a good time to review your previous year’s blogging results. Here are my top 10 posts and what I learned from evaluating[...]

Michael Hyatt

Platform November 15, 2011

How to Monetize Your Blog without Selling Your Soul

Sure you enjoy blogging, but wouldn't it be cool if you could make some money from all the effort. You can! Here are three[...]

Michael Hyatt

Platform September 25, 2011

How to Create the Ultimate Online Media Kit

Before you launch your new product, service, or cause, you need to develop an online media kit. Here are eight components you need to include if you want to[...]

Michael Hyatt

Entrepreneurship September 24, 2011

The 4 Components of a Compelling Elevator Pitch

Before you launch your product, service, or cause, you need “an elevator pitch.” Here are three reasons why and four components it should[...]

Michael Hyatt

Publishing September 21, 2011

How to Use Free to Drive Your Marketing Strategy

In the last decade, we have witnessed the “free revolution.” While this might not be a viable business model, it can be a brilliant marketing[...]

Michael Hyatt

Publishing September 14, 2011

How to Secure Raving Endorsements for Your Product or Service

If you are going to succeed as a creative, you must secure third-party endorsements for you products. Here is a step-by-step plan for getting the endorsements[...]

Michael Hyatt

Publishing September 11, 2011

Why You Can’t Succeed as a Creative Without a Team

As a creative—author, speaker, recording artist—you need a team. You can’t go it alone. You may have to start small, but you have to enroll[...]

Michael Hyatt

Influence August 31, 2011

How to Build a Better Speaking Page, Part 2

Now that public speaking has become my primary focus, I thought it was time I revamped my Speaking page. I thought I would document the process here, in the[...]

Michael Hyatt

Influence August 30, 2011

How to Build a Better Speaking Page, Part 1

Now that public speaking has become my primary focus, I thought it was time I revamped my Speaking page. I thought I would document the process here, in the[...]

Michael Hyatt

Guest Post July 15, 2011

5 Steps to Building a Platform When You Hate Selling Yourself

You know you need to build a platform, but the thought of self-promotion makes your toenails curl. If so, you're not alone. In this guest post by Robin[...]

RobinSullivan

Platform October 25, 2010

How Social Media Saved a Movie

The movie, Blue Like Jazz, was dead. But two fans resurrected it. All they had was a dream—and the power of social media. They have just made[...]

Michael Hyatt

Publishing October 22, 2010

How Publishers Are Using Book Trailers to Sell Books

Publishers are increasingly using “book trailers” to raise awareness for their books. We are certainly using them here at Thomas Nelson. For some projects,[...]

Michael Hyatt

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7 Ways Successful Creatives Think Differently than Unsuccessful Ones

The Magic of an Outside Perspective

Reach Is Not the Same as Influence

Where Are You in Building Online Influence?

How to Become a Big Thinker

Why I Changed My Email Newsletter Strategy

4 Stages for Creating Maximum Impact for Your Message

Why You Don’t Need a Huge Platform to Get Published—And What it Really Takes Instead

The 8 Key Elements of a Successful Product Launch

The Secret to Becoming a Standout

How I Increased My Income by 250% While Spending More Time with Family and Friends

How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

How a Quick Analysis of Your Top Posts Can Improve Your Blogging Results Next Year

How to Monetize Your Blog without Selling Your Soul

How to Create the Ultimate Online Media Kit

The 4 Components of a Compelling Elevator Pitch

How to Use Free to Drive Your Marketing Strategy

How to Secure Raving Endorsements for Your Product or Service

Why You Can’t Succeed as a Creative Without a Team

How to Build a Better Speaking Page, Part 2

How to Build a Better Speaking Page, Part 1

5 Steps to Building a Platform When You Hate Selling Yourself

How Social Media Saved a Movie

How Publishers Are Using Book Trailers to Sell Books