Build Your Personal Brand for Increased Opportunities
When it comes to building a personal brand we know it is important for a solo entrepreneur or company. But this concept also applies to those seeking new jobs and opportunities. Here is a fresh perspective on how to see yourself as your own ‘CEO’ with several ways to build a memorable brand.
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Entrepreneurs – You Get What You Give
BRANDido and friend, Merlin U. Ward is someone who walks his talk consistently giving in ways that are valuable to the recipient. As an entrepreneur, your personal brand and business brand (which is really founded on your personal brand), he shared some valuable points.
You Get What You Give is a book every brand manager …
How to Build and Manage Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is how you present yourself and your career to the rest of the world. Similar to building and managing a corporate brand, you should build and manage your own personal brand as well. In my opinion, most people still don’t take this seriously. However, in order to be successful, you should be …
LinkedIn: Five Tips for Developing Your Strategy
In my post last week we examined the concepts of LinkedIn visibility, credibility, and connect-ability. Much of the discussion centered around developing an effective profile that is more searchable (visibility) and that presents you as an authentic professional. Included were a few ideas for improving in these areas.
But, where do you go beyond this? …
Stop Talking About These Three Things!
When building a business or career, you are always conscious of your reputation and “brand.” And nothing can be more powerful or damaging than the things you say or talk about most. Below are three statements or conversations that people tend to frequently use or talk about that can be quite damaging or at the …
Volunteering While in a Job Transition has Many Hidden Advantages
While in transition, you’re after a paid job, not working for free. It’s natural to feel that way, but in fact volunteering could be the thing that gets you your next position. It’s happened often to job seekers. Volunteering has many rewarding facets, and most of them remain hidden till you uncover them by performing …
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ground Zero to Finding Success
The entrepreneurial spirit believes that quitting is acceptable only after success has been found but not before. Even though a new direction may be found, the experience of the previous route remains a teacher for the new.
It is the spirit and drive of the person that is bound and determined to learn from errors …
3 Ways Introverts Can Boost Their Personal Brand
Picture, for a second, a man. He is not very outgoing. Pretty reserved, actually; he spends a lot of time alone. When in crowds his mind gets jumbled, and his heart starts beating just a little faster. The man knows of his true potential, but can’t even begin to think about carrying out the steps …
Listening Tests Your Self-Discipline and Leadership Potential
Listening is a strategic communication tactic. When you are not prepared to listen strategically, you can fail yourself and the other people in the room.
Strategic listening requires one skill first and foremost. You need self-discipline. You must give your complete attention to the speaker. Avoid doing anything that gives the impression that you are …
Great Leaders H.A.V.e What It Takes to Lead
People follow leaders for just one of two reasons. It is either because they have to, or because they want to.
The difference is that leaders whose followers follow because they have to, apply position power. Position power is that granted them by their title in the organization and how it relates to those that …