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The Power Of Personal Branding

"Personal branding is not about you. It's about putting your stamp on the value you deliver to others." - William Arruda

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Most entrepreneurs understand the importance of branding when it comes to business. Building a well-recognized and respected business brand ads tremendous Apple.

So why, then, do so many entrepreneurs fail to recognize the value in building an equally recognized and respected personal brand.

Personal Branding, or the practice of individuals marketing themselves and their careers as brands, may seem to many an exercise Vanity. Doing things to promote yourself, such as having a personal website a portfolio of professional headshots and an on-the-go personal pitch, is often considered the routine of self-interested people, from well-known celebrities to the annoying co-workers who boast about themselves nonstop in the breakroom.

Done properly, however, a personal brand can be much more (or less) than just self-promotion. It can be a personal -- and private -- exercise in establishing confidence, credibility, and courage as well as help you define priorities and focus on those aspects of your life you enjoy most.

Personal branding is not necessarily about self-promotion and being ubiquitous. Instead, a personal brand helps you define who you are and the type of person you want to be. As an entrepreneur, a well-defined personal brand can also assist in establishing your leadership style and establish how you want to be known both in and out of the workplace.

In fact, there are a number of reasons why understanding and building your own personal brand, regardless of your profession, can add tremendous value to your life. A well-defined personal brand allows you to:

  • Identify how to showcase your best self.
  • Understand your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Stand out from your peers and competition.
  • Build your "tribe" (others who share the same values).
  • Be human and have more meaningful interactions with others.
  • Establish credibility.
  • Demonstrate your value through your actions.
  • Elevate your social proof.
  • Solidify your niche.
  • Convey your message and values.
  • Be more confident.

Moreover, it is important to understand that everyone has a personal brand, whether you want one or not. It is defined by everything you do; from what you wear to how you compose emails to how you conduct yourself on the phone.

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