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• You Can’t Do Everything
– Don’t try to be everything for everybody. Build relationships, but know your limitations and
don’t be afraid to let people know when you will not be able to support an effort.
• Your Personal Brand Speaks Even When You Do Not
– From the moment we walk in a room, people are assessing
us.Therefore it is imperative that people see you as present in the moment. Your personal grooming, ability to make eye
contact, confidence, comfort in who you are, pleasant demeanor, and your handshake all affect your personal brand.
By being cognizant of your
Personal Brand
and displaying it on a consistent basis, you will give yourself a chance to create
the competitive advantage you need to help move others ahead. In doing so, you will benefit as well.
The above information was provided by Julius E. Rhodes, SPHR, who is Founder and Principal of the mpr group, a full-
service, broad-based human resources and management consulting practice based in Chicago, Illinois, and the proud parent
of an MSOE student. He is a lifetime certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, and the author of BRAND: YOU
– Personal Branding for Success in Life and Business, which is now in its second edition. To find out how his services can
benefit you, he can reached via e-mail at
jrhodes@mprgroup.info, by phone at 773-548-8037, or through his
website at:
www.mprgroup.info