February 21, 2017

It's not who knows you, but who will help you.

By 8THIRTYFOUR

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Personal brand and relationship building have been hot topics around the 834 office recently. A core part of personal branding is relationships, connections and being visible. That being said, don’t be an asshole because it will come back to haunt you. On the other hand, keep in mind that you can’t be nice all the time. I mean is that even possible?
To be blunt, no. This is absolutely not possible.
I mean…have you met our founder? She is abrasive, blunt and has no problem saying what is on her mind. That is her personal brand, as well as being outgoing, forgiving, loyal to a fault and creative. Part of embracing your personal brand is accepting the good with the bad and not making excuses. You can’t please everyone all the time, and you will make mistakes. Owning up to them, learning from them, and moving on will help you grow and develop great relationships.

It’s not who knows you, but who will help you.

This is a very true statement, and it isn’t meant to be seen as using or promoting others. Communication and relationship building goes both ways. Help others with no expectation that they HAVE to help you or they ‘owe’ you at some undetermined time in the future. Seth Godin (our boyfriend) advocates for being a connector and a linchpin. Make yourself indispensable by assisting others, getting to know people and then saying, “Hey, you would really benefit from knowing this person,” or, “You should get involved with this it will really help raise your profile in the community.”
Do you get where we are going with this?
Here are the benefits of building relationships, defining your brand and being a kick ass person:

Promotions – who doesn’t want to be recognized for being awesome and indispensable?

Happiness – who doesn’t want to be happy?

Compensation – who doesn’t want more money?

Business – who doesn’t want more business?

Perks – who doesn’t want perks?

Be authentic, be transparent and get out there.
We would add one additional tip: Be helpful. Make a connection, help someone grow their business and send a handwritten note. It’s the little things.
As Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, once said, “Your personal brand is what people say about you when you leave the room.”

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When your people lack skills like critical thinking or problem-solving, everyone pays. Businesses lose time, productivity, and money every time someone doesn't work out.That's why we need to address all parts of the crisis, and to remember, we're dealing with people, not a (work)force.See how much turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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Happy Birthday to our fearless leader who sails the train (if you know, you know). Your never-ending strength and compassion keeps us all going. We hope your day is filled with even more dogs than this picture, and a pomegranate margarita (that Josh made you).

It`s not about who you know, it`s about who knows you.

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We`re hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they`re going to be a blast.
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It's not about who you know, it's about who knows you. Kim recently talked to the @barry.chamber.eda Administrative Professionals Luncheon about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you weird, because that's what makes you memorable.We're hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they're going to be a blast.Register at the link in bio.

Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn Learning

The cost of doing nothing is one we can`t afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

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Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn LearningThe cost of doing nothing is one we can't afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

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That`s exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn`t the answer.

We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it`s an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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Skill gaps cost more than turnover. When your team lacks critical thinking and communication, you become the default solution for every problem, pulled away from growth and strategy to handle what employees should be able to figure out on their own.That's exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn't the answer. We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it's an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

Women are redefining success on their own terms. They`re leaving corporate America and starting businesses, where they can determine their own career trajectory.

It`s why Kim started 8THIRTYFOUR nearly 20 years ago.

Own your own power and take what you deserve. Our first Big Deal Energy™ Workshop is on June 23. Link in bio.

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Women are redefining success on their own terms. They're leaving corporate America and starting businesses, where they can determine their own career trajectory. It's why Kim started 8THIRTYFOUR nearly 20 years ago.Own your own power and take what you deserve. Our first Big Deal Energy™ Workshop is on June 23. Link in bio.

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