3 Ways To Become A Thought Leader In The Workplace
Thought leader. You might have heard this phrase – and you’re quite sure what it means. It’s difficult to find an exact definition that is universally accepted, but a thought leader is someone who is known for their innovative ideas, expertise, and is widely recognized as a source of guidance in their industry. Some thought …
Got Hacked? 5 Tips To Prevent Phishing In Your Brand
We all take a risk by having social media profiles, in that it is possible our personal information and credibility can be compromised.
Phishing, or a way to collect information online, such as usernames, passwords, or any other personal information, is quite common on sites like Facebook and Twitter.
You or someone you know may …
Control Your Brand’s Search Results With BrandYourself
Establishing a brand becomes increasingly difficult when you can’t be found online – and it’s a common scenario. When you type your name into a search engine, how many links that belong to you show up? If you’re lucky, you might find just one on the first page of results, while the rest belong to …
Performance Review: 3 More Ways To Sell Your Brand
Performance reviews: though most dread the appraisal process, it can actually be a great way to access and sell your personal brand. Going through the process annually is a good thing – it allows you to grow, develop, and become an expert in your field while advancing within the company.
The challenge for most during …
Make Your Personal Brand Visible with Newsle
A crucial element for maintaining a personal brand is having credibility. Building credibility by sharing relevant content and managing your online reputation is a no-brainer. In fact, while you could be an exceptional expert in your field online, what good is it to your personal brand if your efforts aren’t visible to your network? Newsle …
3 Ways To Implement Your Personal Brand Offline
For most professionals, personal branding thrives online. Through juggling social media profiles, managing reputation, creating content, and securing our sites, we may forget that personal branding can also be done in person – and can be just as effective, if not more so.
Attending an industry event, association meeting, or even a professional cocktail hour …
Blogging For Your Brand: 3 Factors To Consider
In September 2010, I wrote about the benefits of leveraging a blog for your personal brand. Going into 2012, it still remains to be a great way to shape and promote your brand online. The benefits gained from blogging can lead to great success, whether it’s to securing a job or becoming an expert in …
How to Build Your Brand With A Common Name
After completing a quick Google search of yourself and seeing your name, but none of your matching sites or profiles, how can you make sure your personal brand can be spotted? For those who have a common first and last name, this problem is constant battle.
If others with your name are overshadowing you online, …
3 Personal Brand Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
You’ve spent a lot of time and effort carefully maintaining your personal brand (as you should). But you may be overlooking some crucial factors that can weaken your brand over time – and are easily fixable.
Here are the three personal brand mistakes to watch out for:
Following ALL the Trends. Why?
If you’re a …
5 More Personal Branding Trends For 2012
The new year is finally here, and it’s a perfect time for job seekers to revamp their personal brands!
Resolutions aside (though those are important, too), every personal brander should be aware of the direction personal branding is headed in 2012. Some trends are evergreen and some are just emerging, but take note for your …