Personal Branding Tip 240 · Reputation
Decline What Once Helped You
Judge each invitation against where you are now, not where you started. Turn down what would have helped five years ago but costs you today.
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Why It Works
An established actor who takes poor roles damages credibility. What once gave exposure can later reverse a career.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Reputation: What is said about you when you are not in the room.
- In the Series
- Tip 240 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Reputation
More on Reputation
Tip 244 · ReputationExplain Any WithdrawalIf you must pull an endorsement, tell your audience the real reason in plain terms. A bare “I no longer support this” suggests you have something to hide.
Tip 252 · ReputationAsk for Introductions With PurposeBefore you ask for an introduction, write one sentence on why you want it and what you can offer. Then live up to the person who vouched for you.
Tip 257 · ReputationPoint Good Deeds at the CauseIf you share a good deed, make the post about the cause and how others can help, not about you. Post once, then leave it there.
Engagements
Your name is already being interpreted. The question is who are they, and what are they thinking?
Engagements are accepted by application and seats are limited each quarter. Tell us who you are, what you are building, and the position you intend to hold.
Consultations are virtual or in person. See what each includes, and what is asked of you: Virtual or In Person.