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	<description>Mary on Standing Out</description>
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		<title>What Successful People Do</title>
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Why are some people more successful than others in getting what they want out of life? There are lots of reasons and I’m sure no matter how many I list, you will be able to think of others. One of the more important reasons is that people who are successful keep their eye on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20120508/what-successful-people-do/</link>
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		<title>Storytelling is Not Just For Kids</title>
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I believe so strongly in the power of your story that I am giving away a free ticket to a terrific virtual storytelling conference (Reinvention Summit 2).
Why do I think storytelling is so important? Personal Branding is all about understanding what makes you special, what helps you stand out, and what you can do to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20120412/storytelling-is-not-just-for-kids/</link>
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		<title>What Are They Saying About You?</title>
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What do people say about you when you leave the room? Generally speaking, if it was a professional situation, they would mention your title and responsibilities. If it was a more relaxed environment, they might talk about your character, how easy or difficult you are to work with, your values and how they impact the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20120322/what-are-they-saying-about-you/</link>
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		<title>Happiness and Success</title>
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“Success in life can be defined as the continued expansion of happiness and the progressive realization of worthy goals.” Deepak Chopra
In today’s 24/7 world where boundaries between work and play are more fungible, your satisfaction with work takes on a larger and more prominent part of your overall level of happiness. The days of leaving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20120305/happiness-and-success/</link>
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		<title>Be Visible Where it Counts: At the Top</title>
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One sure way to manage your career is to make sure that you are visible to the right target audience inside your organization. How often do you get exposure to upper management? And what do the interactions consist of?
Ideally, you want upper management to know about the great job you are doing. But there are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20120207/be-visible-where-it-counts-at-the-top/</link>
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		<title>Strengthen Your Personal Brand-Build Your Career With Purpose</title>
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The year 2011 was a year when the term personal branding became a familiar term used by many. That’s not to say that it means the same thing to everyone, but there is general consensus that it has something to do with how you are known.
Although personal branding includes the many components that go into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20120105/strengthen-your-personal-brand-build-your-career-with-purpose/</link>
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		<title>A Personal Branding Lesson from Mitt Romney</title>
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There was an article in the NYTimes on Tuesday about Ann Romney becoming more involved in her husband’s campaign. Apparently her husband has been unable to communicate a full three dimensional picture of who Mitt Romney really is. And without that ingredient, people have a hard time connecting with him or understanding his vision and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20111215/a-personal-branding-lesson-from-mitt-romney/</link>
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		<title>Personal Branding Boot Camp &#8211; February 4, 2012</title>
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Make 2012 the year you take control of your career or business!
Whether you know it or not, you already have a personal brand. But is it the brand or reputation you want or need to get ahead in your career or business?
Working on your career is as important as doing a great job at work. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20111212/personal-branding-boot-camp-february-4-2012/</link>
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		<title>9 Steps to Building Your Network: Learn From Strong Leaders</title>
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One of the benefits I derive from working with clients on their 360 assessments is the ability to see how certain skills and talents appear consistently in the assessments of many successful professionals and leaders.
One of the key brand attributes that usually ranks near the top is their ability to build vast networks and communities [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20111129/9-steps-to-building-your-network-learn-from-strong-leaders/</link>
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		<title>Personal Branding: It&#8217;s All About the Suit</title>
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Since when did personal branding become the same thing as putting on a new suit, having a change of heart, or changing your hairstyle? It seems as if there are many opinions and just as many misconceptions of what personal branding is about. Some of them include:
Personal branding is about
-     how you dress and how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://yourcareerbydesign.com/20111116/personal-branding-its-all-about-the-suit/</link>
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