Are you tired of feeling overlooked? Here’s a hard truth: Your reputation is not what you think about yourself—it’s what people think of when they think of you. That’s why you need to be intentional about it.
Think back to the last time someone introduced you. How did they describe you? Were you proud of that introduction? Now, fast forward—when you leave the room, what do you want people to say about you in your absence? And, to get a little morbid (but necessary), on your deathbed, how do you want to be remembered?
All of that is tied up in your reputation. But here’s the good news: your reputation isn’t set in stone. You get to choose what people think when they think of you. You get to build the story they’ll tell about you when you’re not in the room. But that requires intentionality. It requires spending time inventing yourself—not based on a title or a business card, but based on the legacy you want to leave behind.
Your personal brand is the reputation you build, on purpose. So, if you’re ready to stop being overlooked, it’s time to start crafting the narrative you want the world to believe about you. That’s the power of a personal brand built with intention.
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