Three tips for making an impression

In the business world, a unique persona recognized by your peers is a highly coveted asset. If you’re seeking to create a memorable personal brand for yourself, here are three ways to craft not just a brand, but a reputation that can take you far in life and business.

Create a website and/or social channels that share your philosophy. When it comes to personal branding, you must be proactive or face the prospect of being branded by others in ways you may not want. Be sure to take active control of your personal brand on the Internet. Don’t let others define you. Work to create your own positive image.

Act in a way that reinforces your personal brand. Personal branding is also about reinforcing your image with your actions. A great example of that strategy: Vocalist Taylor Swift has mastered the art of crafting a brand of personal generosity by doing unexpected things for her fans. All you need to do is google ‘Taylor Swift generosity’ to get just a glimpse of what she’s accomplished.

Help your business network succeed. Helping those you know succeed can help make your personal brand memorable. Others will respect you all the more when you put the focus on others instead of yourself. Do you know of a job opportunity that someone in your business network may want to know about? Is there a board position that would be a perfect fit for a business associate? There is no better way to build those personal connections than by letting others know about opportunities that could benefit them.