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This slideshow will walk you through some key questions to finding the essence of what makes up your most power personal brand. Discover your purpose and develop an understanding of what personal branding can do for you.
Check this out. The e.ggtimer is one of my favorite time management tools that I picked up reading Tim Ferris’ book, the expanded version of The 4 Hour WorkWeek. Sort of the like the old school eggtimer, this internet resource will alert you to get back to the priority work you need to do, or to get off that computer (yes, I do struggle with that one too at times).
Enjoy this short video from the book by Andy Andrews, The Butterfly Effect. It’s posted on www.simpletruths.com.
Having a well thought out personal brand strategy is the fastest and best way to promote yourself in any career.
There are, however, 3 key mistakes many professionals make with their brand that keep them from advancing further in their career.
This post shares Mistake #1
Personal Brand Mistake #1 – Failure to think like an entrepreneur at work. These days it’s now more important than ever to recognize that things aren’t like they used to be. Whether you work for someone else or not, do not make the mistake of having an employee mindset – you are self-employed.
What to do instead – To boost your perceived value at work so that you are top choice for the best job opportunities, it’s time you start thinking like a business owner. Be an independent thinker, offer creative solutions, and always think a couple of steps ahead, strategically positioning yourself for the next action in case (B) happens instead of (A). Get noticed for your ability to be a results-driver who is adaptable to change, because change is happening faster and bigger these days.
The other day, I sent a client a copy of my article, 10 Reasons To Think Like An Entrepreneur at Work. As I read back through it, the article reminded me of just how much being in a corporate role can be like being a business owner…
The article also reminded me of five truths I have learned as a professional over the years, so I thought I’d share them with you. You may recall the Pareto Principle – a common business rule of thumb that says most results fall into the 20% category.
I like how this website - Better Explained.com says it:
“More generally, the Pareto Principle is the observation (not law) that most things in life are not distributed evenly. It can mean all of the following things:
These five 80/20 truths are what I have found to be relevant to career professionals who get results, but let’s hear what you think:
How do you apply these rules for high performing professionals to your current performance?
About the Author: Tanya Smith of Be Promotable helps ambitious professional women of color develop a competitive personal brand strategy for the career of their dreams. To get instant access to her free special report on Simple Steps High Performing Sistas Need to Know for Career Success stop by and visit http://www.bepromotable.com.
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