BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND - NYU · and character of [your personal brand]. “Everything from...
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L INDSEY POLLAK
BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
N Y U L E A D E R S H I P W E E K | O C T O B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 6
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THE B IGGEST LEADERSHIP MISTAKE
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HELLO
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“Little choices make big impressions.”
- K E I T H F E R R A Z Z I , N E V E R E AT A L O N E
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- Harvey Coleman, “Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed,” 1996
HOW TO SUCCEED & ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
EXPOSURE IMAGE
PERFORMANCE
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1 YOUR LEADERSHIP BRAND
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“Everything you do -- and everything you choose not to do -- communicates the value
and character of [your personal brand].
“Everything from the way you handle phone conversations to the email messages you send to
the way you conduct business in a meeting is part of the larger message you're
sending about your brand.”
– T O M P E T E R S , “ T H E B R A N D C A L L E D Y O U , ” F A S T C O M P A N Y, 1 9 9 7
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KEY ELEMENTS OF A STRONG LEADERSHIP BRAND
1. V i s i b i l i t y Are you visible and findable where VIPS are looking? What is your level of exposure as a leader? 2 . D i f f e r e n t i a t i o n What are you known for? What knowledge, skills or experiences can you offer that other people can’t? 3 . C o n s i s t e n c y Is your image consistent across various professional situations? What about online? 4 . A u t h e n t i c i t y Are you genuine? Do you feel comfortable in your leadership style?
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WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP BRAND?
1. List 3 elements of your current leadership identity.
2. List 3 elements you want to be part of your leadership identity.
3. Determine 3 steps you can take to make one or more of your
aspirational brand elements a reality.
EXERCISE
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25 LEADERSHIP LESSONS
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1. READ THE PACKET
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“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders
are readers.”
– H A R R Y T R U M A N
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• Read your major/industry’s “must read” publications, blogs & e-newsletters.
• Know the classic books in your field. • Follow people and organization you admire on social media.
1. READ THE PACKET
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EXAMPLE : LANDING A JOB IN VENTURE CAPITAL
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(BUT DO NOT BECOME A STALKER…)
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2. DRIVE THE TRUCK
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• Execute everything with excellence: Pay your dues/do the grunt work to build credibility and trust.
• Fill the gaps in your knowledge and capabilities before someone else suggests it.
• Volunteer for the hardest job that no one else wants.
2. DRIVE THE TRUCK
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3 . HAVE THE S TYLE CONVERSAT ION
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COMMUNICATION IS COMPLICATED
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THE “STYLE CONVERSATION”
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7 GOLDEN RULES OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
1. Know your audience.
2. Communicate the way the other person wants, not the way you prefer.
3. Listen more than you talk.
4. Think before you speak, send or post.
5. Edit everything.
6. Close the loop and confirm receipt.
7. Remember that communication is an essential part of your job.
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4 . DRESS FOR THE ROLE YOU WANT
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• Know the environment (it’s okay to ask!) • Less is usually more (accessories, fragrance, makeup, etc.)
• Hair and nails matter • Remember that you should be more noticeable than your
clothes and accessories
4 . DRESS FOR THE ROLE YOU WANT
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5. DO SMALL GOODS
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• “Ping” your contacts regularly.
• Practice mutually beneficial networking. • “Is there anything I can do for you?”
• Show your gratitude early and often.
5. DO SMALL GOODS
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@lindseypollak linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak lindseypollak.com/blog
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