Should You Brand Yourself?

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Personal Brand

I understand the mentality that there is no reason to have to start branding ourselves now. I mean yes, our parents and grandparents got along just fine with out it. ( At least the online part of it.) But, that's like saying we shouldn't use debit cards because checks work so well. We live in a more advance time. The harder we fight it the easy it is for others to get ahead. One way I like to show others my personal brand is by using a website called www.persoanvita.com. There, you can build your own personal brand (reputation) with others validating your work. It builds the credibility you need in a time of advanced networking.

Anniston of TX @ Feb 27, 2009 12:04:23 PM

Everyone has a brand

Key flaw in Tahmincioglu's argument is that her relatives didn't have a brand. Not so. Everyone has a brand. It's also known as their reputation. Whether or not one puts forth effort to manage their personal brand, we all have one.

Karen of CA @ Nov 05, 2008 10:43:42 AM

why brand yourself?

There are two compelling reasons why branding one's self is a must: first, if you don't someone else will and you lose control of how your are perceived, whether you work for a company, produce widgets or work for yourself. Secondly, the world is not your grandfather's world. The competition for everything is staggering and one of the best ways to succeed --besides being great at whay you do--is to shappe a compelling and authentic narrative that lets the world know just how good you are

Lyn Chamberlin of MA @ Nov 05, 2008 09:15:18 AM

Sure, brand yourself

If you are a do it yourself steer.

HillbillyBill of TN @ Nov 05, 2008 08:25:14 AM

Sure, brand yourself

If you are a do it yourself steer.

HillbillyBill of TN @ Nov 05, 2008 08:25:14 AM

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