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Are You Really As Influential As You Think You Are?

Stacey Hanke — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 20:08:42 +0000

Take Action This Week:

Ask someone you can trust to tell you the truth about how you come across? How would they describe the reputation you’ve created for yourself?
Decide what actions you’re going to immediately take to enhance or rebuild your reputation based on the feedback you received.
Do your own self-evaluation by observing yourself through the eyes and ears of your listeners? Audio or video record yourself on your tech gadgets. This is the best way that I know how to receive honest feedback!

Drop me a note to share the action steps you will commit to this month to build a reputation you’re proud of. Tag me on my Facebook page.

If you missed one of Stacey’s previous blogs or tips, visit her online.

This week’s blog is an excerpt from Stacey’s keynote presentations. If you’re interested in learning more, contact her at stacey@staceyhankeinc.com

What Achievers Read:

Influence Redefined – Stacey Hanke https://staceyhankeinc.com/book/

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Don’t Leave Your Reputation to Chance – 5 Actions to Building Your Reputation, Monday to Monday®

Stacey Hanke — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:21:53 +0000

Your reputation is who you are and how you show up, Monday to Monday®. Many of us take our image and reputation for granted. Give careful thought to the kind of reputation that you would be proud of Monday to Monday® and that would resonate with your purpose and priorities. This is what makes your reputation authentic. What do you want to be known for? What do you want people to think when someone says, “Hey, do you know [your name]?” These are critical questions that need deliberate answers. When you get clear about what you stand for, it is easy to be you Monday to Monday®.

Everything you do and say is a reflection of you. Your name is attached to everything you communicate, whether spoken or written, meeting agenda or email, podcast or social media post. You owe it to yourself to be accountable for the communication you put out there and make sure it is consistent with how you want people to perceive you.

If you have any kind of social media account, give serious thought to every message, picture and post. Think through how your message could be received and perceived by others, especially those who don’t know you. Ask yourself, “Would I be smart to put this on a billboard in the middle of Times Square?” If the answer is “no,” then it’s not smart to post it on social media, either. If you are ever in doubt about whether to post something, ask for feedback from someone you trust.

Today, commit to building and maintaining your reputation by doing the following:

List two to three adjectives that describe how you want to be perceived by others.

Ask a few individuals to tell you one word that describes how they perceive you. Does that word match one of the adjectives you wrote down?

Before you walk out the door each morning, look in the mirror. What kind of first impression will you make? Do you represent the personal brand you described above? If not, make the change needed to be consistent.

Write down three action steps you can take to grow your personal brand and show up consistently, Monday to Monday^Ò.

This week check all your social media profiles to ensure they are aligned with your personal brand and promote a positive reputation.

Drop me a note to share the action steps you will commit to this month to build a reputation you’re proud of. Tag me on my Facebook page. If you missed one of Stacey’s previous blogs or tips, visit her online.

This week’s blog is an excerpt from my new book, Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday®.

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What Achievers Read:

Control Your Destiny or Someone Else Will by Noel M. Tichy, Stratford Sherman

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Keep Your Reputation Intact During the Holidays by Avoiding These 4 Actions

Stacey Hanke — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:48:32 +0000

If you celebrate the holidays, you probably experience joy, happiness and a bit of stress. Whether it’s conversations with loved ones, family you choose to see once a year or the deadlines you committed to complete by January, the holidays can bring out the best and worst in us.

Your reputation is always being measured, no matter what time of year, and is based on how people experience you (specifically your actions, behaviors and communication). Others create a perception of you based on what they hear and see you do 24/7.

When the remaining days of the year get heated, avoid these 4 actions that can damage your reputation:

Do or say things at your holiday office party that you’ll regret the next day. Your reputation is always on the line. Once destroyed, it will take a long time to rebuild.
Immediately reacting to family comments before asking yourself, “Is it really worth igniting an argument?” Treat your family like you would your most valuable client.
Take a break from focusing on bringing the best you to every conversation.
Negatively react to the short fuses of those around you. If needed, walk away and refocus on what truly matters.

Here’s to a safe, healthy and successful holiday season!

Drop me a note to share how you handled the holidays with poise, credibility and enjoyment or tag me on my Facebook page.

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What Achievers Read:

“The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World”

by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams – http://amzn.to/2h1k0E1

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