3. Your Leadership Brand Image
Pick an image that represents your current work
situation or where you are in your career.
Image portrays something about how you see yourself
professionally as well as how you think others would
see you.
4. Your Leadership Brand Image
Share with a partner why you chose the image.
What does the image “say” about you?
Partner shares what they see in the image.
5. Your Leadership Brand Image
How does what you see in the image connect with
what you’re doing and how you’re connecting with
others when doing your best work?
Select three words that would be your brand tagline
11. Resumes
Clear and concise
Check format if submitting online
Accomplishments/results
Relevant to the job for which you are applying
Accurate updated information
Spell check please!
12. Interviews
Scheduling – voicemail message & email address
Appearance or phone presence
Demonstrate you did your homework
What is your goal in obtaining this role?
Show interest in the organization and the role
Turn off your cell, bring a pen, make eye contact
Post interview follow-up
13. Background Checks
Will your past behavior haunt you?
References – what would they say?
Former employers
Online presence - Does it help or hinder you?
Facebook/Twitter
LinkedIn
Six degrees of separation
14. Your Leadership Brand On the Job
Describe a colleague you valued the most. Who would
you always say you wanted to work with?
If you manage – describe the employee you valued the
most and why.
15. Your Leadership Brand On the Job
Performance
Approach to the work
Relationships
Reviews
16. Keys for Success
Building and maintaining relationships
Managing Change
Problem solving – solution seeker
Demonstrating initiative
Accountability/dependability
Learning agility
Innovation/creativity
Multiple roles/tasks
17. Moving ahead
Know your career goals
Take on more responsibility
Network-outside & inside your org.
Informational interviews
Act and look the part for the next role
Build your professional reputation
18. Leaving/exit strategy
What legacy do you want to leave?
Current employers = future references
Leave a positive lasting impression.
You carry your leadership brand with you throughout your professional life.
Let’s start with entry into a new organization or role. You and the hiring manager are looking for a good match between the role requirements and the candidate. Also a part of the good match is the right fit in terms of the environment. Team based, hierarchical org, Let’s say you find a role you think is a good match for your skills and interests and the org is a good place for you to be. Now you apply for the role to find out more about the opportunity and the organization.
This is your first opportunity to present yourself to a potential new employer or boss. All three of these tell a story about you. They should deliver a consistent message about you.
How many of you have an updated resume right now? How often should you update it? When is a good time to update your resume? Does your resume accurately reflect your brand?Email address contact infoFont that can be easily readDon’t use company jargon
