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MBA Chat (#mbachat) Transcript 08/12/10- LeBron James The Personal Brand - Biz Lessons

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The Michigan Tech University - Tech MBA Online program conducts a twitter chat called #mbachat which is about business and education and is open to anyone (an MBA is not required to participate).

The topic from Thursday, August 12, 2010 was ‘LeBron James The Personal Brand - Business Lessons’.

To follow the chats follow hashtag #mbachat ( and Twitter account: @TechMBAOnline) on Thursday’s from 8-9pm EST.

8-Questions from the #mbachat

1. How important is it to know your business objectives (Lessons from LeBron James)

2. How important is it to position yourself to have options? (Lessons from LeBron James)

3. Don’t burn bridges (Lessons from LeBron James)

4. Is there any such thing as loyalty in business (Lessons from LeBron James)

5. How can I maximize business opportunities? (Lessons from LeBron James)

6. Should I think long-term? (Lessons from LeBron James)

7. Should I surround myself with the best team? (Lessons from LeBron James)

8. How do I negotiate from a place of authority (Lessons from LeBron James)

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MBA Chat: The Art of a Start-Up - #mbachat (07/08/10: 8-9pm EST) w/@VincentHunt & @HajjFlemings

twitter-icon1The MBA Chat (#mbachat) is a 1-hour discussion on Twitter where anyone can participate in our open source conversation. The Twitter Chat on Thursday, July 8th 8:00pm-9:00pm EST will include Vincent Hunt (@VincentHunt) and Hajj E. Flemings (@HajjFlemings) who will answer questions.

Topic: The Art of a Start-Up
Recently there was an article posted on Michigan Tech MBA Online blog about ‘Thinking Like a Startup‘ that promoted the discussion for this MBA Chat. What drives the thinking of Seth Godin, Jason Fried, Guy Kawasaki, Evan Williams, Paul Graham and others in the Startup world?

Bio

vincenthunt_headshot1Vincent Hunt is the creator of Beyond Pretty Things; a blog about design, innovation and rocket ships and the founder of the Vincent Hunt Company, a Design Thinking Company, tactical in conceptualizing and developing breakthrough ideas for new products, services and brands. An intuitive design thinker, Vincent is sought after for his keen ability to generate disruptive ideas and insight on emerging creative economy trends.

How to Follow and Participate
To participate you can use http://search.twitter.com or http://tweetgrid.com/. Watch for tweets with the hashtag #mbachat and follow the conversation on the @TechMBAOnline Twitter account.

This chat is sponsored by Michigan Tech MBA Online program: www.mbaonline.mtu.edu.

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MBA Chat: Personal Branding v Career Branding - 06/24/10 8-9pm EST #mbachat

The Michigan Tech – Tech MBA Online #mbachat has been moved to Thursday’s from 8pm-9pm EST.

The MBA Chat (#mbachat) is a 1-hour discussion on Twitter where anyone can participate in our open source conversation. The Twitter Chat on Thursday, May June 24th 8:00pm-9:00pm EST will include Ryan Rancatore (@RyanRancatore) and Hajj E. Flemings (@HajjFlemings) who will answer questions.

Topic: Personal Branding vs. Career Branding

Noted web strategist Jeremiah Owyang recently posted this article debating the merits of “personal branding” and “career branding”. Understandably, Owyang is a proponent of building a career brand, as he has utilized this method for more than a decade. Let’s explore the differences between personal branding and career branding, and determine which path is right for you.

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Ryan Rancatore – www.PersonalBranding101.com

Ryan is the advertising creative coordinator for a Fortune 500 financial services firm on the West Coast. His experience building the brand of a globally respected firm helps provide a unique perspective on the world of personal branding. Read more from Ryan at Personal Branding 101 .

Ryan’s role as advertising coordinator for a major financial services firm allows me the opportunity to work on both media plans and ad production – the science and the art of advertising, respectively.

His real passion is in the creative development of ads. I’ve helped develop television spots, print and online creative, social media strategy, and more.

Hajj E. Flemings – www.BrandCampU.com

Hajj is the founder of Brand Camp University and author of “The Brand YU Life: Re-thinking Who You Are Through Personal Brand Management.” He has been featured on ESPN.com, BusinessWeek.com, BlackEnterprise.com and travels nationally speaking as a branding expert enabling personal and business brands to remain relevant. His branded clients include Walt Disney, NFL athletes, Ford Motor Company, Skechers Footwear, U.S. Department of Defense (Telecom Division) and numerous colleges and universities to name a few. His book was selected as one of Fast Company Magazine 2008 Readers Choice Business Books of the year.

How to Follow and Participate:

To participate you can use http://search.twitter.com or http://tweetgrid.com/. Watch for tweets with the hashtag #mbachat and follow the conversation on the @TechMBAOnline Twitter account.

This chat is sponsored by Michigan Tech MBA Online program: www.mbaonline.mtu.edu.

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#mbachat 06/07/10 7:30pm EST Topic: “How do I Become a Subject Matter Expert?”

The #mbachat is a 1-hour discussion on Twitter where anyone can participate in our open source conversation. This Twitter Chat is on Monday, June 7th 7:30pm-8:30pm EST with host Hajj E. Flemings and the topic is “How do I Become a Subject Matter Expert?”

How to Follow and Participate:

To participate you can use http://search.twitter.com or http://tweetgrid.com/. Watch for tweets with the hashtag #mbachat and follow the conversation on the @TechMBAOnline Twitter account.

This chat is sponsored by Michigan Tech MBA Online program: www.mbaonline.mtu.edu.

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