RadReads​ - Do you need a personal brand?

I’ve recently noticed a trend from friends who are executives at Fortune 500 companies.

They’ve done well. They’ve ascended the corporate ladder.

But to get to that next rung — whether it’s VP or the C-suite — they’re missing something.

Thought leadership. A personal brand.

This week on The Examined Life Podcast we debate:

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My Top 3 Takeaways

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You’ve got a personal brand, whether you like it or not
​What’s the first thing someone does after they meet you? They Google you. Check your LinkedIn. Or your Instagram. Even if you don’t maintain it, that is how others see you.

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Thought leadership ≠ Building an audience
​If you want to be known in your industry for your expertise, you don’t need to post thirst traps of yourself shirtless. You need to put yourself out there so that the relevant conversations find you.

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Document your happiness to attract like-minded people
​People root for winners. And if you genuinely share your wins, you attract like-minded professionals. It gets even more powerful if you authentically share your losses.

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My favorite quote: “Likes don’t pay your bills”

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Why this episode matters

Every great thing in my life has been the result of putting myself out there online.

At first it felt scary, but the genuine relationships I’ve built with thousands of readers are one of life’s greatest gifts.

(And it’s also helped me build a profitable and values-aligned business.)

Learn more

Study Shanté (aka @themovementmaestro) who loves being on social media and is always serving her people. She truly makes it look effortless.

One last favor

The next solo episode will be an AMA (Ask Me Anything). What questions do you have for me? I promise to answer them all transparently.

Hope you enjoy the episode,

Khe

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