Personal Branding Tip 305 · Identity
Keep Your Character Intact
Before your next big meeting, write down three traits you will not drop to fit the room. Read them on the way in.
Take It With You
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Why It Works
You should never change your character to fit another’s expectations. Personal branding is not a game of make-believe.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Identity: Who you are and what you want to be known for.
- In the Series
- Tip 305 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Identity
More on Identity
Tip 309 · IdentityTeach Something Outside Your JobAlongside your professional expertise, share one thing you know from a hobby: how you brew coffee, train, cook or build. Both are part of your brand.
Tip 314 · IdentityShare Two Rapport PointsNext time you introduce yourself, mention two personal details, such as a sport you play or a city you love, before your job. Notice which one starts a conversation.
Tip 318 · IdentityLet People See Themselves in YouIn your next post, share a moment from your life that your audience has probably lived too. Relatability is what makes them stay for the rest.
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.
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