July 6, 2017
I often use the term “dated” to refer to clothes, hairstyles, and furniture. The same term refers to a person who does not update their skills on a regular basis. The computer has revolutionized society in a major way, yet there are still many individuals who refuse to get with the program.
June 29, 2017
Every one of us has a unique gift. It’s the thing that comes most naturally to us. Some of us are more visionary than methodical. Some people are more creative than others and can always be relied upon to come up with an innovate solution to a problem. Others are better at executing the solution.
June 22, 2017
Do you know how others perceive you?If not, ask a friend, family member or colleague to tell you how they view you. In other words, do they see you as positive or negative? Critical or encouraging? Engaging or aloof?
June 15, 2017
A few years ago, a colleague referred someone to me who was launching a business and needed assistance with her personal brand.
June 7, 2017
Do you have professional and personal goals? When I started my consulting business a few years ago, my business coach gave me a goals worksheet. I was asked to reflect on what I loved about the previous year…what I hated and what decisions made me feel empowered?
April 8, 2017
When I ask most people whether they are a brand, the response is mixed.In fact, most people immediately think of celebrities like Oprah, Martha Stewart, or perhaps Mark Cuban when it comes to personal brands. These individuals have managed to build a strong personal brand in their respective industries.
Often, when I tell someone to “Keep Dreaming,” it comes from a sarcastic place and means “this will never happen.” However, as I reflect on the crazy, challenging year we all experienced in 2020, I think it’s time to get back to our dreams literally.
At the beginning of 2020, I had big dreams. I had planned a February vacation trip to Thailand, a women’s conference in March, Florida in April, Aruba in June, and Hilton Head with cousins in October. All plans were canceled indefinitely. Getting refunds/credits from travel agencies, airlines and hotels became a significant challenge and took lots of energy.
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Hi! I'm LaNella Hooper-Williams. Through my blog, my mission is to give you tips and practical tools that will help you build a powerful brand and accomplish your personal and professional dreams. You’ll learn strategies that help you manage your personal brand, get noticed and rewarded for your unique talents, and gain greater career focus.
