How to Not Ruin Your Personal Brand at Holiday Parties
With the holidays approaching fast, it’s about that time when you’ll receive an invite to the office holiday party. Although they’re supposed to be about fun and celebration, it’s no wonder many people dread attending. One misstep can make you the talk of the office for months to come.
Rules of thumb to attend an…Emails as a Branding Trap
Have you ever fired off an email then wanted to cut off your “send” finger? I’d be down to 10 stubs on my hands, if so, and I’m not alone.
Louis has just done significant damage to his personal brand by firing off an email too quickly. He’s a member of an international team from …
Great Interviews Start with One Thing: A Great Handshake
All great brands prefer making a first good impression. It just makes everything else that follows so much easier. What’s more, it’s a smart strategy. Take that handshake of yours, for example. It’s part of your personal brand’s body language. Not unlike your fingerprint, your handshake is unique, highly individualistic and without question, will make …
A Cup of Coffee to Me 2.0
I had the opportunity to interview our very own world-renowned Personal Branding Guru, Dan Schawbel, about the release of his revised #1 international bestselling book, Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future (Kaplan, October 2010).
Meet Dan Schawbel
Though Dan originally wrote Me 2.0 for Gen-Y set, the book’s audience has expanded significantly over …
Take Charge of Your Brand
Are you getting in the way of your own success? You are the one in charge of ensuring people see your brand in a positive light. Here are three tips for demonstrating to others that you are taking personal responsibility for who you are.
Don’t wallow in the whineBad things happen and, sometimes, life …
Ask the Experts: What’s Your Favorite Personal Branding Tip?
In this edition of the Personal Branding Experts’ roundtable, I asked every Personal Branding Blog contributor to share their favorite personal branding tip.
Roger C. ParkerBe consistent. Always be present. To achieve constant visibility, identify topics ahead of time, and – to eliminate deadline madness – try to work a week ahead of time.…
Networking November is Almost Over…Let’s Get Going
Earlier this month I began a movement through my network, on Twitter (#networknov), Facebook and LinkedIn to ignite job seekers and professionals alike to get out and network throughout the month of November.
The monthly is halfway over, Thanksgiving is upon us and it’s time to ask yourself, “How much networking have I done in …
How to Build a Potent Brand? (Six Clues)
It’s just not enough to be brilliant. People must know and remember that you are. Let’s face it, walking around feeling complacent and entitled because you know you’re brilliant is not a viable strategy, right? So if you want to be known, remembered and recognized, it’s critical you build a brand that not only positions …
A Cup of Coffee to Demand Generation
In order to close more deals, fill your “future opportunity” pipeline and allow you to command higher rates or salary, you need people to notice you. And solidifying your personal brand is the first, critical step to getting noticed – but time and resources are limited, and contacting the right people every few weeks to …
Personal Social Media Profiles on a Corporate Website
As discussed in my previous posts, I believe that the brand of an entrepreneur can be very valuable to a startup – especially in the early stages.
Why?Because an entrepreneur’s brand (especially if they are viewed as an expert in the industry that the startup is in) can provide comfort to potential new customers …