Elizabeth, LCSW, is a coach, psychotherapist and retreat/workshop facilitator, working in the Washington DC area for over 17 years.
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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
The Secret DVD Director: Drew Heriot
DVD / MOVIE: The Power of Positive Thinking to attracting more money, better health, and relationships; in short, happiness.
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.
“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
“What a "Personal Brand" is NOT” by Tom Peters
A personal brand is your promise to the marketplace and the world. Since everyone makes a promise to the world, one does not have a choice of having or not having a personal brand. Everyone has one. The real question is whether someone’s personal brand is powerful enough to be meaningful to the person and the marketplace.
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What Type Am I? Discover Who You Really Are
BOOK: Based on the classic personality test taken by millions annually, this book will help you to assess your individual preferences in four basic areas: how you relate to the world, take in information, make decisions, and manage your life.
The Preferred Leader Assessment
BOOK How well you walk your talk, partner with your staff and affirm their worth to the organization. 10 minutes test plus the action plans and recommended strategies for your unique profile.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
BOOK: According to Dweck there are two types of "mindsets": fixed and growth. Which mindset do you possess, and how is it affecting your success and happiness?
The Brand Called You by Tom Peters via Fast Company
Brand You by Tom Peters 
What is Personal Branding? from Wikipedia 
