It’s all about your reputation

It’s all about your reputation

When R.E.M. wrote Shiny, Happy People I’m sure they didn’t have reputation in mind, but it’s such a good description of what a great reputation is and does that I couldn’t resist mentioning it again! There are a couple of lines in the middle that resonate too:...
Shiny, happy people

Shiny, happy people

With a lovely unsullied year ahead, now is a great time to give your reputation marketing plan either a makeover or a shiny polish. You can never underestimate the power of what people are gossiping about – and, while the public seem to focus on the negative, it...
Is your reputation bankable?

Is your reputation bankable?

There is an argument that you can’t put a price on your reputation, but what happens when something happens to dent your reputation?  You don’t want negative feedback on Google or TrustPilot or any other platform – because it influences what people who don’t know you...
What makes a reputation?

What makes a reputation?

Your reputation is what people say about you, whether verbally or in writing.  To build a good reputation you need to influence two groups of people: Those who know you and have experienced your expertise Those who don’t know you yet Customers This includes clients –...
Give your reputation a polish

Give your reputation a polish

Everything you say and do influences what other people think about you – and what they say to others about you.  Does that mean that you should censor everything and go around in a permanent state of worry in case you say something people don’t like?  Definitely...
What’s the gossip?

What’s the gossip?

Human beings are curious creatures – they’re always gossiping about each other.  Even if you don’t think you are – when you discuss someone else with another person, whether on the phone, in person, at a networking event or on social media – you’re...