You’ve heard me say many times that when you have an intentional personal brand strategy in place, you will feel in control over things that may have felt abstract and random before. You’ll see your path forward, feel confident to navigate the risks and threats that might come, and become empowered to live your life […]
Personal Branding
Creating Your Desired Reputation
Your desired brand is the ultimate reputation or legacy you want to have. When people talk about you after an interview, around the water cooler, or even at your funeral, how will they speak about your skills, contribution, attitude, and values? How do you make people feel? Most likely, they won’t talk about your delivery […]
How to repair your reputation and achieve your desired reputation
Lately, I’m noticing that more and more people in my programs ask me the same question: How do I repair my reputation if it is not how I want to be perceived, or it’s not an accurate reflection of who I am? Maybe you made a mistake… or perhaps some of your actions have led […]
Reputation is your greatest asset. Drive it this new year!
Reputation is defined in the dictionary as: “the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.” When I say, that “reputation is your greatest asset. Drive it!” I really mean it. You are in control of your reputation (acknowledge that), don’t allow circumstances and other people to determine it for you. To […]
A Resilient Personal Brand Ensures Your Competitive Edge
As originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com “The future of work,” it’s the latest buzz phrase. Five years ago, that meant telecommuting, going paperless, shared workspaces and in-house coffee bars. Today, that topic means considering artificial intelligence, tenuous job security, contingent labor, robotics, job migration, talent underutilization, independent contractors on digital-only platforms (ever heard of Upwork?) and even workplace monitoring […]
Job Seekers: The Fine Line Between Persistence and Stalking
At a career event recently, an executive in transition told me, “I think this one hiring manager is avoiding me. I had a great interview and she seemed happy with my experience and resume, but now she won’t call me back or respond to my emails.” What he said next was alarming; “I email her every morning, […]