My RSS Feed has a consistent personal brand on, well, personal brand and career topics. Maria Elena Duron has Just Posted the Following on her blog:



Recently a man, near and dear to my heart, wrote an inspirational book titled "Dearly Beloved". He is the priest at our parish and he's been so instrumental in not only my life but in the lives of my family along with countless other families.





In an excerpt from his book, he talks about the joy of his dogs. He shares how we need to be more like "doggies":

• So happy when loved ones return after being away


• Warn loved ones of danger


• Willing to fight and die for us


• Possessive of the ones they love


• Always ready to play

What a neat list he composed from observing how his "doggies" interact with him! Yet, what does "playing more" have to do with personal branding....lots.



Your vision, purpose, values and passions are all a part of who you are; a part of your brand. Branding is not positioning...it's about identifying our authentic strengths and harnessing their power in a way that honors our "vision, purpose, values and