"The more things change, the more they stay the same" - Alphonse Karr
While reading tonight's article, "The Brand Called You", I kept thinking, "What should my brand be? Should it be just one word, a phrase, a catchy saying? I DON'T KNOW!" It is really difficult for me to "brand" myself professionally as a leader, because when I think about myself and my strengths I can't delineate between who I am at home, with friends and family, and who I am at work. I feel like who I am, is who I am, no matter how my environment changes the core of who I am always stands strong.
Although I am having a hard time pinpointing a specific brand, I feel as though I am already creating it. My actions, both in face-to-face reality and the digital world we live in, mold the brand I will create. When looking at Sheninger's book, and specifically the Brand-ed Pillars of Action, I can relate to what it means to "see yourself as a product". Every interaction we have leaves an impression on someone, so how do I want to be remembered? Well...
I want to be a person that is remembered as someone who truly and honestly cares about others, supports and stands up for others, will be there to listen when you're in need, is able to look on the bright side and always have a positive attitude, and most importantly someone who people want to surround themselves with because when we're together, we're happy!
In order to do this and be an effective leader, I must be transparent, keep an open line of communication, make connections, and be willing to give before I get.
Just remember, it's not the hand we're dealt... it's what we do with it that really makes the difference.
**Not sure if I really completed the assignment for tonight, but all in all it was some good soul searching. :)
Although I am having a hard time pinpointing a specific brand, I feel as though I am already creating it. My actions, both in face-to-face reality and the digital world we live in, mold the brand I will create. When looking at Sheninger's book, and specifically the Brand-ed Pillars of Action, I can relate to what it means to "see yourself as a product". Every interaction we have leaves an impression on someone, so how do I want to be remembered? Well...
I want to be a person that is remembered as someone who truly and honestly cares about others, supports and stands up for others, will be there to listen when you're in need, is able to look on the bright side and always have a positive attitude, and most importantly someone who people want to surround themselves with because when we're together, we're happy!
In order to do this and be an effective leader, I must be transparent, keep an open line of communication, make connections, and be willing to give before I get.
Just remember, it's not the hand we're dealt... it's what we do with it that really makes the difference.
**Not sure if I really completed the assignment for tonight, but all in all it was some good soul searching. :)
Nailed the assignment
ReplyDeleteWell said April, I think a good perspective is to look inward at qualities we want to make sure are shared rather than looking externally at ideas that could possible represent us.
ReplyDeleteI agree, because when you think about it there are so many tools and skills that we as principals can and will learn. Who we are and what we represent is something that is deeper than just taking a class and trying a few new strategies, its the core of our brand and will ultimately shine the brightest.
DeleteI agree! I had to do some major soul searching! It has been taking me forever to create each one of these websites. For each one I have found my self really having to dig deeper then time permits right now!
ReplyDeleteThis class has completely taken a different course than I would have imagined... who would have thought I would be blogging about such a personal topic as who I am and opening up for the "world-wide web" to see. Although, I feel very lucky that we are taking these masters classes in conjunction with the admin classes because they are enhancing my understanding and preparation for the future.
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