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LIVE CALL-IN WORKSHOP RELAUNCH: Friday, Sept. 5th, 2008
We are preparing for our re-launch of our First Friday Call-in Workshops on Professional and Personal Development. If you wish for us to have a particular Thought Leader, please email us at Coaches @ CoachingCircles . com (no spaces). via phone, free
Work Like da Vinci: Gaining the Creative Advantage in Your Business and Career by Michael J. Gelb
AUDIOBOOK: Michael J. Gelb identified seven aspects of da Vinci's genius that contemporary readers can emulate and apply in their own lives. $20.99
Online Resource of the Month, Dec. 2006 Accompli
ONLINE RESOURCES: PowerPoint Presentations, Articles and more on Change, Leadership Development and Teams, at no cost at Accompligroup.com.
The Brand Called You by Tom Peters via Fast Company
It's a new brand world.
That cross-trainer you're wearing -- one look at the distinctive swoosh on the side tells everyone who's got you branded. That coffee travel mug you're carrying -- ah, you're a Starbucks woman! Your T-shirt with the distinctive Champion "C" on the sleeve, the blue jeans with the prominent Levi's rivets, the watch with the hey-this-certifies-I-made-it icon on the face, your fountain pen with the maker's symbol crafted into the end ...
You're branded, branded, branded, branded.
It's time for me -- and you -- to take a lesson from the big brands, a lesson that's true for anyone who's interested in what it takes to stand out and prosper in the new world of work.
Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.
It's that simple -- and that hard. And that inescapable.
Behemoth companies may take turns buying each other or acquiring every hot startup that catches their eye -- mergers in 1996 set records. Hollywood may be interested in only blockbusters and book publishers may want to put out only guaranteed best-sellers. But don't be fooled by all the frenzy at the humongous end of the size spectrum.
Brand You by Tom Peters What do you want to be known for? What is unique about you? What is the special value you provide to your team and organization? In the new world of work cultivating your individual brand, your “saleable distinction” is not optional. If those you work with don’t appreciate what’s unique and valuable about you, you won’t be around for long. As Tom says, “Be distinct or be extinct!”
What is Personal Branding? from Wikipedia According to personal branding expert Nick Nichols, your personal brand is the firm impression or fixed image that comes to mind when people think of you.
“Brand Inside:Brand Outside” by Tom Peters
“Branding is ultimately … about passion … what you care about. It’s about what’s inside—what’s inside you..." free
“Branding for Careers” by William Arruda
Your personal brand equity is clearly a valuable career asset. And, to establish a good cultural fit, you need to know yourself (your brand). What are your personal vision and values? What are your passions? Click here to see the link between personal branding and getting a job. free
The Wall Street Journal
MAGAZINE: You know it and no matter where you are in the world, if you are looking to succeed as a leader, you need it.
I Promise You: Preparing for a Marriage That Will Last a Lifetime
BOOK: I Promise You offers couples four ways to create a healthy and vibrant marriage: care, protection, honesty, and time.
ADD and ADHD Answer Book: The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask
BOOK: "As a parent with a special needs child, this book provides information to help with the day to day problems we face. " ~ J. M. Berry
The Brand Called You by Tom Peters via Fast Company
Brand You by Tom Peters 
What is Personal Branding? from Wikipedia 
