Be a trendsetter
Build a simple model around your ideas and
spread them to be referenced and to be built upon new ideas. Being a
trendsetter is always surreal than being a follower. Get all the
necessary skills required for your industry and put them into a
direction that is perfection. Always remember, trendsetters not only
come up with ideas, they also act on them.
Build a powerful
network
Aim to build a smaller network of professionals
who truly know you, trust you, and believe in your mission.
Networking and business go hand in hand, as both demands a great deal
of presentation and communication skills. Even committing to one
networking lunch a week will keep your social capital strong.
Become a Communicator
Speaking is good opportunity to establish
yourself as an expert—so accept every chance you are given to
present. It is ideal if clients and customers actually hear you
speak, but it is just as nearly beneficial if people know you
regularly speak on your industry topics.
Learn important things in
your industry
Try to get an eye on what is currently on the
minds of the industry leaders. You should understand and adopt the
opinion of the leaders and refine your approach to become an
initiator. You should be adept on the trend and response of the
market and industry.
Observe your competitors
Sometimes you will want to zig when others zag,
but looking to see what your competitors are doing can sometimes help
you figure out if they`re responding to what you see as an emerging
trend. Though you may sometimes be unable to decipher the method to
their madness, it cannot hurt to take a look.
Turn work into play
Work that
comes from your areas of expertise and your passions will be more
enjoyable. When you are able to follow your instincts, ideas flow
from you organically. In addition, when you love your work, problems
become opportunities to spend time with your passions, and your
workplace becomes your playground. Freedom and enjoyment will make
you happier, more fulfilled, more confident, more energetic, and more
productive.
Appreciate what you lack
When you are
working from your strengths, you also become aware of the aspects of
your business that you are not so skilled at or do not enjoy doing.
It is important to recognize where your experience fall short, spot
the learning curve, and be able to delegate or collaborate to solve
the problem. That way, you can stay focused on doing what you most
enjoy--and that plays to your strengths.
Individualize your brand
Building a
winning brand is all about differentiating yourself from the
competition. However, how can you differentiate yourself when you are
not being true to your unique strengths? Allowing your own
individuality to shine through and shape your work will help your
brand story stand out in a big way.
Collaborate powerfully
The only way
to achieve powerful collaboration is to know the strengths and
passions of everyone involved. If you stay true to your strengths and
capitalize on them, you empower your team and colleagues to do the
same. What's more, you enable yourself to find other employees with
complementary skills. That way, your project can be fuelled by
expertise and passion, not compromise.
Tell the world
Once you know
who you are and identify and claim it, you will find that expressing
that identity becomes easier. You will feel more genuinely connected
to those around you because you are coming from a clear and energized
place where you share what you do with others. Things like social
media, networking, and interviews will become more enjoyable and
effective because every word you put out will be authentic and
meaningful.
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