DISQUS

I think it's interesting to read everyone's take on the word "brand". It's as if the word sales and marketing were profane. For others, it's just who they are.

My person brand is my identity. I am the same person at work, at home, online, in front of a group. At times, that can get me into trouble as others around me believe that you need to act one way or another in different settings. If that is the case, wouldn't we all have multiple personalities in a sense?

I stick to be true to myself first and foremost. Honest, outspoken, and driven. Has worked for me thus far and others have "branded" me this way as well. They bought into it as I've "sold it" for so long.

Tac, actually, I've made it a point to do that! I have several discussion boards I'm on and always accept an invitation to local get togethers to stay in touch. While it can be time consuming, it's paying off in the relationships I'm building.

My husband keeps saying "do you really need a new friend? Now we have to *do* things with them" - hee hee.

I talk with my husband. As soon as I find something new and exciting to me, I ask him if he knows what it is, how it works or why it's important. As a one man WAH business owner, he's on the other side of the spectrum from me. The same goes with my group of friends. I align myself with people completely different from me and take a pulse. It's like building a business team - different pieces (perspectives) make up a solid whole in my circle of friends.

Thanks Chris! I've been needing a great way to tell my boss and others around me how I actually do this too. He doesn't believe in the power of multi-tasking and thinks that the Internet is a distraction. I'm with you.

Perfect article! I can't stress the need for the perfect bag. I worked in the travel industry for several years and had every bag imaginable. And none of them were the perfect one.

I'd also recommend room spray. Even though hotels say "nonsmoking" there are plenty of undesirable smells that creep into rooms or are left over from those who disregard the policy.

Lastly, roll your clothes like the military folks do. It makes it easier to fit more in your bag and you'll have less wrinkles to iron out.

Perfect article! I can't stress the need for the perfect bag. I worked in the travel industry for several years and had every bag imaginable. And none of them were the perfect one.

I'd also recommend room spray. Even though hotels say "nonsmoking" there are plenty of undesirable smells that creep into rooms or are left over from those who disregard the policy.

Lastly, roll your clothes like the military folks do. It makes it easier to fit more in your bag and you'll have less wrinkles to iron out.

This is terrific. Thanks for a good laugh and well understood take-away.