Fast Talk Response -

David Sandusky — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:57:15 -0400

The best leader is the one who recognizes when outside influence is required to change.

There is No "ing" in Brand

David Sandusky — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:52:09 -0400

Unless you are using a branding iron or needle for tattoos, there is no ing in brand.

I make the mistake of using the participle branding and certainly allow others, but I see a problem. As personal brand concepts are becoming more widely discussed on and offline; and coaches are marketing personal brand services, I see a clear confusion between marketing and brand.

Let's start here in part one of a series on personal brand:

You have a market (maybe not always easily defined). Then you have marketing.

Comment on Node ant

David Sandusky — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:38:00 -0400

Thansk for the comments. I extended each point on this article. go here to review and participate:
http://www.yourbrandplan.com/forum/personal-brand-career-strategy/1265-b...

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David Sandusky
www.DavidSandusky.net
www.YourBrandPlan.com

Comment on Node ant

David Sandusky — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:19:28 -0400

I learned in my days as an executive recruiter that the top producers have something that looks like a personal board of advisors - executive recruiter - lawyer - executive coach - financial advisor - mentor - significant other, etc. They did not necessarily have board meetings, that is what the executive team is for. But for personal life - a diverse and talented team paid to focus on their expertise is a great idea. That is why I started http://www.PersonalBoardofAdvisors.com

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David Sandusky
www.DavidSandusky.net
www.YourBrandPlan.com

Your Brand Radio

David Sandusky — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:45:16 -0500

The best way to listen to archived Your Brand Radio shows is on www.PersonalBoardofAdvisors.com in the Your Brand Radio forum. You can comment on past shows and/or request topics for the future shows including suggesting guests.

Your Brand Radio with Mark Crowley and David Sandusky

Brand Manager for Your Career

David Sandusky — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:30:54 -0500

My days as an executive recruiter generalist provided insight into many businesses and disciplines. It was the Brand Manager role in many executives and some entrepreneurs I love to apply to the personal brand manager required in all of us.