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11 Ways to Create a More Human Brand

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

1. Act More Human

“Businesses have a reputation for being …

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Personal Branding Weekly – Meaningless Appreciation Works against Your Brand

We’ve all been at the receiving end of a meaningless ‘thank you’ or ‘appreciate you’.

When appreciation is insincere, it’s received negatively. It actually has the opposite effect than what may have been the original intention.  Or, even worse, it’s seen as manipulative.

I shared some of the negative phrases that are seen as pithy …