![Saying "No" is often more complicated than it seems. Why saying "No" isn't the best thing you can do this year—and what you should do instead.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hey-say-no-1024x683.jpg)
![Saying "No" is often more complicated than it seems. Why saying "No" isn't the best thing you can do this year—and what you should do instead.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hey-say-no-1024x683.jpg)
Hey! Say “No.”
The power of “No.” Change, upheaval, uncertainty, stress, and difficulty have been regular features of our lives over the last couple of years. And it seems that many of …
![A personal brand is essential to a leader and their company's image. Business executives must be aware of how theirs is viewed by others.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-christina-morillo-1181344-1024x684.jpg)
![A personal brand is essential to a leader and their company's image. Business executives must be aware of how theirs is viewed by others.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-christina-morillo-1181344-1024x684.jpg)
Branding for a Leader in ’22
Empathy is the first step to compassionate brand leadership.
Empathy is letting go of your anxieties and taking an emotional risk to understand another’s thoughts and feelings …
![Influencers of today aren't born from the digital ether. Social media relics unintentionally manage their creators and give them confidence.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6214963-1024x683.jpg)
![Influencers of today aren't born from the digital ether. Social media relics unintentionally manage their creators and give them confidence.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6214963-1024x683.jpg)
Influencer Branding
Bob Dylan hit the stage with an electric guitar when he headlined the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Within minutes, his admirers turned on him, attacking him for the same reason they admired him: for …
![LinkedIn is a great way to network and attract recruiters. Digital marketing recruiters and hiring managers alike typically use LinkedIn.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-kaboompics-com-6168-1024x683.jpg)
![LinkedIn is a great way to network and attract recruiters. Digital marketing recruiters and hiring managers alike typically use LinkedIn.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-kaboompics-com-6168-1024x683.jpg)
Online Branding: Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a great way to network and attract recruiters. Digital marketing recruiters and hiring managers alike use LinkedIn. As do discerning consumers of all stripes.
For instance, a strong LinkedIn profile can help you …
![In a world where companies fight for attention, establishing a brand reputation that stands out is a top responsibility for entrepreneurs.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/brand-vs-reputation-1024x683.jpg)
Brand vs. Reputation
Personal branding is still an essential factor that requires careful consideration to attract a target audience. Business owners must create a consistent presence with the brand’s goal, reputation, and fundamental values to influence the …
![Being yourself is one of the best ways to stand out in a crowd. When you give it your all and perform well, you can expect to be recognized.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-min-an-1134190-1024x682.jpg)
![Being yourself is one of the best ways to stand out in a crowd. When you give it your all and perform well, you can expect to be recognized.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pexels-min-an-1134190-1024x682.jpg)
Being Yourself
What makes you unique, and how can you differentiate being yourself apart from the crowd?
Although strong performance is crucial and critical to your professional advancement, …
![Whether you're looking for a retirement gig or have just been promoted to the C-Suite, personal branding is critical. You'll have more clout.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/branding-over-age-50-1024x683.jpg)
![Whether you're looking for a retirement gig or have just been promoted to the C-Suite, personal branding is critical. You'll have more clout.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/branding-over-age-50-1024x683.jpg)
Branding Over Age 50
Clout, in turn, allows you to be influential, indispensable, and, most importantly, joyful at work. But personal branding is subtle, and it varies depending on your career stage and generation.
I’ve seen …
![Suppose you want to gain some notoriety. History said, "Get an agency. You need to network, find fame, and get your name in the headlines."](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/enhance-your-brand-1024x683.jpg)
![Suppose you want to gain some notoriety. History said, "Get an agency. You need to network, find fame, and get your name in the headlines."](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/enhance-your-brand-1024x683.jpg)
Enhance Your Brand
Growing your influence to enhance your reputation in the past year has now been reversed.
It’s the name of the game. Everyone may use social media to gain attention and …
![As the job market grows more competitive, the notion of personal branding has gained traction in recent years. It's now more vital than ever.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/make-branding-personal-1024x683.jpg)
![As the job market grows more competitive, the notion of personal branding has gained traction in recent years. It's now more vital than ever.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/make-branding-personal-1024x683.jpg)
Make Branding Personal
But what does personal branding actually mean?
Personal Branding ExplainedEssentially, personal branding is a means for others to learn more about you, including your professional ethos, goals, and mission.
We’ve …
![Employee turnover can seriously harm the reputation of your business. Here are 10 actionable techniques you can use to hang onto your team.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/employee-retention-strategies-1024x683.jpg)
![Employee turnover can seriously harm the reputation of your business. Here are 10 actionable techniques you can use to hang onto your team.](https://www.personalbrandingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/employee-retention-strategies-1024x683.jpg)
Employee Retention: 10 Actionable Strategies for Reducing Turnover
Many companies around the world are facing the same issue — significant employee turnover. Today, with more and more companies opening their doors to new employees and new job positions emerging, workers are constantly looking to find better professional opportunities.
Employee turnover can seriously harm business success and reputation, which is why company owners must …