Some Final Words on Maximizing Big Events
After my recent series here on Networking at Conferences, I received a number of questions from folks who wanted just a bit more guidance on specific aspects of making the most of their conference experience. So I thought I’d wrap up the series by answering some of the most popular and interesting questions in hopes …
If You Build It, They Will Come
If you haven’t created your personal brand or it’s not what you want it to be this post will give you some inspiration to get started.
Ready, set, goUnfortunately, many people spend too much time thinking about building their personal brand instead of getting started immediately in the building process. This wastes time and …
5 Ways to Destroy Your Personal Brand
Building a strong personal brand also means avoiding the mistakes that can ruin a personal brand. Here are 5 kinds of mistakes that could cost your personal brand dearly.
Personal branding mistakes I hope you never make1) Lying on your resume
You’ve heard it before and I’ll say it again. Whether to embellish your …
Adding “Connector” to Your Personal Brand
Much of my joy from networking comes not from what new business I can generate (okay, that is fun), but from learning about what others do and how I can connect them to the ideas, people and resources that can help and inspire them.
Generous and helpfulGood networkers are generous with sharing information and …
6 Tips to Keep a Mentor
I get messages almost daily from people who read my blog and want to meet with me by phone or in-person. As a rule, though, I won’t meet with anyone unless they have interacted with me several times, or they give me a good reason (not just “let’s chat”). I realize this may make me …
Networking at Conferences – Part 1
With the uncertainty in the economy, it’s more crucial than ever to get out there and network to
uncover opportunities that are starting to bubble but have yet to break the surface. One of my favorite places to do this is at industry conferences and large seminars.
Not only do you get a chance to …
Twitter Personal Branding Q + A #2
Answers to recent questions people are asking on Twitter about personal branding.
Branding for career purposes only or notMohammed S. Al-Taee, @maltaee, twittered: Is personal brand depend on person career/occupation?
Jacob Share, @jacobshare: No, your personal brand doesn’t need to revolve around your profession, it depends on what your personal branding goals are. Many …
The Power of Referral Partners: Why Two Brands are Better Than One
Whenever I’m at a conference or networking event, my favorite group of people to look for are those I can learn from, who have specific expertise that they are passionate about and love to share. I thoroughly enjoy finding out what people do,
what’s been successful for them, and applying those ideas to my own …
Why Everyone Wins When You Have a Strong Personal Brand
We spend a lot of time here on the Personal Branding Blog talking about the importance of a strong personal brand to the brand holder. You get known more widely, you get hired more quickly, you get paid more, etc. But what about the flip side? What about the benefits to the buyer, the customer, …
It’s Not About You
I hate to tell you this, I really do. The truth is that most people don’t give a hoot about your personal brand. They don’t care how great you are at what you do. They don’t care that you are the perfect solution to their problem.
They don’t care about how many impressive clients you’ve …