In today’s world, it takes more than innovative, inspiring ideas to be a thought leader. With so many voices out there, putting in their own two cents, the chances of your own contribution getting lost in the mix is high. As a thought leader, it is key to position yourself strategically and specifically in order…
Category: Branding
5 Ways a Start-Up Founder Can Increase Visibility
As a founder of a start-up, there are so many hats to wear that it can be difficult to manage them all. Because of time, energy and budget constraints, it’s critical that you be intentional in all of your efforts, including increasing your visibility. To avoid being overwhelmed, focus on finding strategies that are efficient…
4 Ways CEOs Can Navigate Controversial Topics
In an article in the Washington Post last year, Morning Consult cautioned companies and CEOs about taking a public stance on issues of the day because this could lead the company to be perceived as picking a political party – i.e. “Red” or “Blue”. This article highlighted the crucial fact that the stakeholders of a…
Is Your Personal Brand Keeping You from a Promotion?
As your own Chief Marketing Officer, you have a say in how your brand translates to your career advancement. It’s possible to develop a brand that positions you for promotion, but there are ways that you can (mis)manage your brand that can have a negative impact as well. At Brand Mirror we offer personal branding…
5 Ways to Increase Your Content and Build Your Personal Brand
Don’t wait any longer to build your personal brand: Do It Now. With all of the tools readily available to you, building content and video has become necessary to your personal brand. Sharing content that reinforces brand message can be done in numerous ways, so there is no lack of options when picking a way…
5 Ground Rules Before Starting a Difficult Conversation
People disagree. It happens all the time, and it’s hard to know how to deal with disagreements. When it comes to family, politics and religion, the “Thanksgiving Rule” is to just not bring the topics up. But in an increasingly polarized world, we don’t always have the luxury of avoidance. In our personal lives, we…