Each of us is personally branded even if we do not sport a tattoo. Our 1st Person PR evolves from our beliefs, values and, ultimately, our actions, which, of course, speak louder than words…or elevator speeches.
You may be watching TV’s Undercover Boss about CEO’s who are earning their MBWA degrees (Management By Walking Around). You may also be concerned about nonprofit organizations trying to serve constituents while challenged by budget deficits and strapped donors. We’re all hoping, of course, for an economic turnaround for small business entrepreneurs, large corporations and regular folk.
Everywhere we go, we see 1st Person PR, ours and theirs. An individual’s world view, according to Andy Green, author of Effective Personal Communication Skills for Public Relations, is based on beliefs and values. “Beliefs are things you hold to be true,” Green explains, “even if sometimes faced with evidence to the contrary.” A value, Green adds, “is something you will do even if it hurts” because it is so important to you.
Like everyone, I tune into information on business development, building relationships and networking. It can be very helpful, including recurrent gripes about other people’s lack of reciprocity, poor communication skills, respect, credibility, transparency, honesty and trust. All of us have encountered these issues. While such experiences can be disconcerting or upsetting, they can be potentially rewarding because they prompt you to reconsider your actions and goals. A more objective perspective and world view can open new doors.
None of us is perfect, and we all regret things we did or said. Self-reflection and learning from our experiences, however, increases our understanding and cooperation with each other…for more effective 1st Person PR.
We just have to remember the classic advice: Be true to your beliefs and values, such as honesty and ethics. Build on your strengths. Thank the individuals – personal and professional – who have been and continue to be there for you.
Remember something else our elders said: what goes around comes around?!
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