Developing Your Personal Brand

<p>Your personal brand isn’t what you say about yourself, it’s what others say about you when<br /> you’re not in the room. So how can you grow your personal brand into the most powerful tool of your<br /> career development? On this career-centered episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom<br /> Singer is joined by Irishman Conor Cunneen for a conversation about tactics for devising and<br /> strengthening your personal brand in ways that will benefit your career.<br /> On today’s podcast, you will learn:<br /> What is your personal brand?<br /> ● Your personal brand is what people say about you after you’ve left the room.<br /> ● What you think your brand is might differ wildly from what other people say your brand is.<br /> ● Consider whether you are actually projecting the brand you want to project.<br /> How to take ownership of your mistakes<br /> ● If you mess up, don’t be afraid to apologize. It’s a powerful tool in protecting your brand.<br /> ● Everyone messes up at some point in some way. Just own it.<br /> ● If you want to maintain a positive relationship with someone, it is up to you to make it happen.<br /> Steps to develop your personal brand<br /> ● Collaboration is critical in PLM.<br /> ● Practice relating to others — the better you relate to others, the better your personal brand<br /> will be.<br /> ● Ask yourself — am I reliable, dependable, and easy to work with?<br /> ● What 3 words would you like your teammates to say about you when you’re not in the room?<br /> ● Take action today that proves you are those characteristics.<br /> How to find a career mentor<br /> ● Reach out to management for mentor recommendations.<br /> ● Identify a mentor who can encourage and coach you and offer truthful feedback.<br /> ● Join a mastermind or accountability group that is relevant to your career.<br /> Why does your attitude matter?<br /> ● The attitude of one team member can make or break a group, meeting, or gathering.<br /> ● Words and body language matter in the productivity and creati