Category Archives: Personal Reputation

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Why Your Reputation Is Your Stock-in-Trade

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In today’s knowledge economy your reputation is your stock-in-trade. It’s your most important asset that you own next to your health. This is no misnomer. In today’s interconnected “news” always-on world, your name will arrive at a destination long before you do. Unfortunately few people gives this a thought. But, some like the ancient philosopher […]

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Why I Love Using Stories To Teach The Importance Of Reputation

The beauty about stories is that they are like metaphors. I once saw a study that said that metaphors appeal to both the left and the right side of the brain. I am not a Buddhist, yet am extremely fond of Zen Koans. The way I try and do it is to research before every […]

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What It Means To Be A Professional

The definition of a professional is to adhere to the many standards of your career area (written, unwritten, ethical and otherwise) regardless of where and when or for whom you work. I recently had to ask delegates to do this. Please take a moment to reflect on your own behaviour since the workshop: Have you […]