Personal Branding Tip 226 · Relationships
Edify Someone Unprompted
This week, publicly praise a colleague whose excellent work you have seen, without being asked. Speak only from what you have witnessed.
Take It With You
Download the card for a feed, a story or a link, or share it straight from your phone. Please keep the MCG mark on it.
Why It Works
The book calls edification an exchange of influence, and endorsements given unasked are a sign of good faith.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Relationships: The people who know you, and the people they know.
- In the Series
- Tip 226 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Relationships
More on Relationships
Tip 230 · RelationshipsPost Gratitude Once a MonthOnce a month, write a short post thanking the people who support you by name or by group. It takes about 30 seconds to do.
Tip 234 · RelationshipsAdd a One Line NoteWhen you send a connection request to someone well known, add one short line: good to connect, best wishes for the year. No pitch.
Tip 238 · RelationshipsCheck In Before You DisappearIf you are heads down on a big project, schedule brief check-ins with your key contacts. A network left silent stops sending opportunities.
Engagements
Your name is already being interpreted. The question is who are they, and what are they thinking?
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