March 8, 2018
One of the first components of building a personal brand is to understand your purpose. Having a sense of purpose is essential to our wellbeing. Believe it or not, numerous individuals wander through life without ever knowing their purpose.
March 1, 2018
I became fascinated with the topic of personal branding after hearing a Johnson & Johnson executive speak about it during a “lunch and learn” years ago. Since that time, I’ve studied it, written about it and conducted numerous Personal Branding workshops for corporate leadership development programs, universities and professional associations.
February 22, 2018
Have you seen the movie “Black Panther” yet? Since it was released last weekend, the film has already grossed over $235 million during the first weekend debut. According to media reports, It’s the fifth highest domestic opening weekend of all time, behind only the Star Wars, Jurassic World and Marvel’s The Avengers.
February 15, 2018
Okay, we are seven weeks into 2018. The question is, do you remember the lofty goals you set on January 1st? You know: lose 25 pounds…be more disciplined…read a book a week. If you are like most of us, those resolutions and the motivation behind them have become a faded memory filed somewhere in the […]
February 8, 2018
For years, I was caught up in a cycle of saying yes to just about everyone’s request…and later regretting it. Although, from time to time, I still slip into the pattern of not wanting to disappoint others, overall, I am much more assertive about my own wants and needs.
February 1, 2018
Did you happen to see the Grammy Awards earlier this week? During the show, Bruno Mars received six Grammy’s including “Best Album” and “Record of the Year.” Very impressive, right? I love his music and wasn’t surprised by all the accolades.
January 25, 2018
It’s amazing how we can let situations and other people ruin our day. When someone says something that we don’t like or that hurt our feelings, it immediately changes our attitude for the day or sometimes even the week!
January 18, 2018
Ok- it’s three weeks into the New Year, and I must admit, it’s been really, really hard to get focused! Over the holiday I ate too much…drank too much and socialized way too much. Last week, I stripped my house of all the Christmas decorations, and the only reminder of the holiday left is an […]
January 11, 2018
2018 marks the 10th anniversary of launching Hooper Williams Communications. Go me! While I was nervous about walking away from a steady paycheck, I was also excited about what the future would bring. As I celebrate this significant milestone, I have no regrets and know I made the right decision. However, I can’t help but […]
January 4, 2018
This year, the resolutions will not be televised! That’s right, I said it. We’ve all made the usual New Year’s resolutions—drop 25 pounds, get organized, clean out closets, be more positive, etc., etc., etc. We start off strong, only to fall off the wagon and go back to our old habits a few weeks later.
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.
