The components that
grace your personality can, in a myriad ways ,
open up a new world of opportunities . That apart , the right components
attracts such energies which becomes a
well spring of inspiration your life .
So it has both ;
benefits of a) Self-Up-liftment as well
as b) career enhancement.
And Both these as a
combinations are the prime enablers and key drives for the Building of brand
You.
Mull over the following
terms:
A)
Attribute as a part of the inert
nature- The Human Being You Are
1.
High self-concept
2.
High self esteem
3.
More inner drive and a positive force
4.
Greater conviction
5.
Power to convince
6.
Accommodate – the belief that there is
space for all
7.
Empathy – an approach to people and situations
8.
Ability to look ahead and look beyond
9.
Getting a better feel of Value over
apparent price
10.
Sustainable power to influence and
inspire
11.
Developing an art to Bring a Smile ,
heal a heart
12.
Respect tradition and refute conformity
13.
Challenge your own limits
14.
Sacrifice
15.
Talent & Passion
16.
Humane & spiritual
17.
Culture and refinement
18.
Fearlessness
B)
The elements that help build ‘perceptions’.
1. Qualification
2. Communication
skills ( including non-verbal’s)
3. Presentation
skills
4. Conversational
abilities
5. Courtesy
& Manners
6. Dress
sense & grooming
7. Body
structure , posture & gait
8. Voice
texture
c)
These enable believability.
1. A
strong resume
2. Your
experience
3. Your
performance
4. Using
your capabilities & Talent
5. Proven
Leadership qualities
6. Good
testimonials
Please note that the
above are just a few. There could be many more or could be further divided into
many more groups. But I feel these can help me speak my mind.
The first set is to do
with your intrinsic self. Your inner being , the DNA which is the truth and
which can provide the much needed drive. It is development from within and making changes
internally for self-improvement. This self- improvement can manifest externally
very naturally and go a long way to enhance image. When I say ‘Naturally’, I
mean there is no Need to project something forcibly to indicate the metal you
are made of. These are the attributes that can make you GREAT.
The second set relates to the ‘Dress’ you wear
to project an image. As it is believed that people make judgements based on the
impressions they get from the exterior. Therefore these are ‘supportive’ and
can ‘help’ but not ‘prove’ your true strengths. Sustaining the image is very difficult
if not supported by the attributes of the group A and elements of group C.
The third set consists
of those elements that can to a degree substantiate and prove what your image
projects, but only on some or specific aspects. It makes information on those aspects
more ‘believable’ and ‘authentic’.
Our global economies and societies have
given us greater access to loads of awesome opportunities. Our generation is in
the perfect position to take up these opportunities and be whoever we want to
be. The playing field has been leveled, the winner doesn’t take all (there’s
loads more opportunities if you fail at the first attempt) and we’re better
equipped to rise out from the crowd.
Your image of Greatness well supported
and sustained can equip you to utilize your potential and embrace
opportunities.
Immense introspection is required to understand what
you possess and how do you improve. The discussion continues……..
excellent but very long
ReplyDeleteExcellent article - I totally concur with the statement on the third set - I remember we had a lot of investors coming in to our office to meet the CFO and the office was extra luxurious and everyone had these plastic drinking bottles on their tables. Somewhere it did not match the interior environment. We came up with an idea to replace those plastic bottles with the VOSS bottles just as a style statement (there is a Harvard case study on it as well). It was like an impulse decision to order those bottles and slowly it kind of built an image around the company. I couldn't believe for something as simple as using a branded glass water bottle could change the way people look at you, think about you. Outsiders perceived it differently - for us it was normal drinking water !! - So yes the perception that each one of us create, definitely has an impact some where down the line.
ReplyDeleteKeep writing sir, its a pleasure reading your articles...
HI Rahul , Great to hear from you & a Hope you are doing well. Thanks for sharing your experience . Surly, identifying the key triggers is important. Do continue to send in your thoughts and views on this all - encompassing subject. Cheer!!
DeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteUndoubtedly it was an amazing article.
For my concern wanted to ask few questions.
1. As I have just joined my internship as an Business Development Intern the work assigned to me is not helping me to learn much, how can I use my potentials to learn and enhance my skills.
2. My initial stage of career is going really easy so is it like am I not on the right track as am not struggling much?
Thanking you in anticipation.