Favorite reads:
Start WIth Why, by Simon Sinek.
Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over?
Drawing on a wide range of real-life stories, Sinek weaves together a clear vision of what it truly takes to lead and inspire. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to inspire others or who wants to find someone to inspire them. Great for team building!
Zag: The Number One Strategy of High-Performance Brands, by Marty Neumeier
In an age of me-too products and instant communications, keeping up with the competition is no longer a winning strategy. Today you have to out-position, out-maneuver, and out-design the competition. The new rule? When everybody zigs, zag. In his first book, THE BRAND GAP, Neumeier showed companies how to bridge the distance between business strategy and design. In ZAG, he illustrates the number-one strategy of high-performance brands—radical differentiation.
Outliers, by Malcom Gladwell
Malcom Gladwell poses a provocative question in Outliers: why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? This is a truly fascinating read.
Riding with Reagan, by John Barletta
When you read this book, it's like sitting down with an old friend while he tells you about the best job he ever had. You get to know the personal side of Reagan, and his amazing values and character that never wavered whether he was leading our country, or spending time with friends at his home on the ranch.
I had the incredible opportunity to visit his ranch this spring, so that brought it all to life for me.
Personal Branding Resources:
Video is exploding in the world of personal branding! Learn top branding tips and strategies with leading personal brand strategists.
Watch their videos, on PersonalBranding.tv.
Learn how to stand out with your video bio. Check out Video Bio.
The Online ID Calculator is the only tool that helps you make sense of your online identity, and it's free.
Click here to find out how you show up online.
How strong is your brand? Find out now. It's free.
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Find out your true personality with the True Colors quiz.
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Uncover your top 5 strengths with StrengthsFinder 2.0.
A must read article by Tom Peters: "The Brand Called You"
Just a few of my favorite and finest, extraordinary brands:
Mario's has styles you'll fall in love with, and gives a new meaning to personalized service. Maren is pictured wearing her favorites from Mario's.
Scott Hoyle turns heads and grabs your attention with his custom art and photography.
Maren dedicates her time to supporting these fresh, fun, and inspiring cooking classes, which promote our local farmers and foods. Explore a whole new world of culinary creation - you'll love the classes at PCC!
