Here at the PersonalBrandingBlog, we provide you with all sorts of tips for creating and maintaining your personal brand. But, we don’t cover often enough what you might have already done wrong and how to fix it.
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TBYP (Think Before You Post)
Because the impact of any single mistake on the Internet is exponential, it’s critical to evaluate every move you make – before you make it. In other words, think before you post.
…Or Create Alerts & Hit “Delete”
I’m sure you’ve heard that everything on the Internet lives forever, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try. If you can’t remove it, downgrade it by producing new, positive content.
Take It Offline
We’ve all done it – responded in anger to a ridiculous comment on our blogs and started a mini-war. Don’t remove the battle from your blog. Instead, stop the conversation on your blog itself and take it “outside” (offline). Don’t add quotable fuel to the fire!
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Foot-in-Mouth Disease
Speaking of things we’ve all done…I know I’ve said things I’ve regretted because I wasn’t fully aware of the politics of the situation or sensitivities of the people involved. The best approach? Admit you were wrong, apologize and promise it won’t happen again – and actually mean what you say.
What Are You Wearing?
This whole post could be about things I’ve done…I’ve both over-dressed and under-dressed for networking events. Trust me when I say both made me feel ridiculous. If possible, wear an outfit that you can add an “accessory” (this can range from a scarf for women or jacket for men) to in order to take the outfit one step up or one step down. Make sure to carry this accessory with you to future events!
