How Personal Actions Affect Professional Reputation

Your personal brand doesn’t just live in your LinkedIn headline or the perfectly polished content you post online. It’s so much bigger than that. It’s in every single interaction. It is in the tone of an email you send, the energy you bring into a room, or how you make someone feel in a one-on-one conversation. Your brand isn’t just what you tell people to believe about you. It’s the perception you create through how you show up. Your actions, your consistency, and the values you demonstrate over time. Think about your daily interactions. What message are you sending? What do people walk away thinking, feeling, or believing about you online or in person? These small moments matter more than we realize. They define your reputation. Here’s the part no one likes to talk about: We’re constantly building our brand, whether we realize it or not. The question isn’t IF you’re shaping it, it’s HOW you’re shaping it. I challenge you to take a moment today and reflect: ✨Are your actions aligned with the values you want to be known for? ✨Are you showing up consistently, not just on the “big” days, but on the ordinary ones too? ✨And most importantly, are you being intentional about the way you leave others feeling? Your brand is built one moment at a time. Make them count! What’s one small action you’ve taken recently that reinforces your brand? I’d love to hear how you’re showing up. Let’s talk about it🤗 #PersonalBrand #Authenticity #ProfessionalGrowth #NetworkingTips

When we talk about bad leadership, we often discuss the BIG mistakes. Sometimes, we forget that the little things add up. Here's what to avoid. I had a supervisor who was not bad in the traditional sense. They were a good person, well-intended, etc. However, many subtle missteps added up over time. In the end, they lost the trust of everyone on the team (me included). Here are the little things this person did that added up (and why each diminished their credibility). ✔️ Arriving late to meetings (disrespect) ✔️ Interrupting others (rude) ✔️ Cancelling one-on-ones (neglect) ✔️ Missing details (carelessness) ✔️ A pessimistic outlook (downer) ✔️ Deadline and role ambiguity (confusion) ✔️ Multitasking during meetings (distraction) ✔️ Habitually saying how busy they were (self-centered) ✔️ Not passing along important information (disconnect) ✔️ Forgetting to say thank you (ungrateful) ✔️ Not responding to messages (unresponsive) When combined, even the smallest missteps can erode trust and credibility over time—often without you realizing it. The good news? Subtle shifts in your everyday behavior can significantly impact how your team perceives you. Take a moment to reflect on your leadership. Which small behaviors might be silently undermining your credibility? Please share a subtle habit that undermines leaders in your eyes. I would love to hear it in the comments below. *** ♻️ Re-post or share so others can learn to avoid these common missteps 🔔 Turn on notifications for my latest posts 🤓 Follow me at Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. for daily content on leadership 📌 Design by Bela Jevtovic

🤫 𝗦𝗵𝗵! 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁. It’s not who you know. It’s 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. I’ve been doing business for more than 30 years. And if you want the best career advice I can offer, it’s this: Be kind. Be respectful. Always. Every time the economy or job market shifts, people reach out for help. I’m honored to support others when I can. But time and again, I’ve seen this pattern: • A high-profile exec ignored calls to help a nonprofit: until his company faced a crisis and suddenly needed good PR opportunities. • A company once too big and proud for relationship-building: later filed for bankruptcy with no goodwill left. • The sports team that ignored its community: until it started losing games, fans, and relevance. None of these situations were personal. But they were 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. And they shaped my decisions. 💡 Your reputation is built when you think no one’s watching. It either opens doors—or it quietly closes them. I’m not keeping score. I’m protecting my reputation, my network, and the trust I’ve earned. People grow. Circumstances change. But the time to be a good person is 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 you need help. And it’s never too late to start. #Leadership #Reputation #ProfessionalIntegrity #Networking #PublicRelations #Character #LongGame

A harsh truth I’ve learned in my 20-year HR career: Your professional reputation speaks louder than your resume. ⤷ I’ve seen two types of professionals. ⤷ Those who shape their reputations. ⤷ And those who let others define them. In a group of 10 HR managers —7 are judged more by reputation than by qualifications. Your reputation is built by your actions, communication, and decisions. Here are 7 ways to make your reputation work for you: 1. 𝗕𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – Follow through on commitments. 2. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 – Be transparent to avoid misunderstandings. 3. 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 – Accountability builds trust. 4. 𝗕𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 – Treat everyone with respect, no matter their role. 5. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 – Social media affects your reputation. 6. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Be known as someone who supports others. 7. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Align your actions with your words. ⤷ It’s not just about your job. ⤷ It’s about the legacy you leave. ⤷ Every interaction builds your professional reputation. Ask yourself: What does your professional reputation say about you? ♻️Share this post to remind your network about the importance of a strong professional reputation. Need help with a project?  Set up a call 📞 #Adamshr #Hrprofessionals #humanresources #HR Stephanie Adams, SPHR