Comments on: Are Any of These Behaviors Damaging Your Professional Brand?

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:55:00 +0000

I think that neglecting to say thank you might be one of the most common mistakes. I know I get so busy with so many projects, that I sometimes forget this important task and am always appalled when I realize this mistake. I would also add “sincerity” to the mix. It’s easy to say thank you, but to say it sincerely means so much more to a person than a back-handed thanks.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:02:00 +0000

The over-sharing of photos and information is so tricky. It’s true, if we blog about our personal life we still have to think twice to upload those bar-hopping photos if we normally don’t do that. I would say that if we are in doubt, better not do it then!

I also agree with the Thank you, I don’t know but for some reason it goes a longer way with the blogging world. This world is so personal that the thank you really does magic!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:21:00 +0000

Great advice.

In line with watching your words, it’s important to keep in mind that sometimes tone does not translate in writing. You might write something you think is a joke and someone else takes it at face value because they cannot see or hear you.

By: Lucilla Feliciano

Lucilla Feliciano — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:16:00 +0000

Neglecting to say “Thank You” is a pet peeve of mine. Two little words that mean so much especially when people do unexpected things for others. I teach my nephews that even with family, their grandmothers, brothers, and aunts, that they must say “Thank You”.

Not Watching your words online- With so many people that you don’t know online and disagree with, things could get out of hand. If there is a situation that has involved an internet dispute, I don’t participate. I remember that if I don’t have anything nice to say or write, I won’t get sucked into the battles that occur. I wait till I have my chance in real life to let people now how I feel. People’s egos are easily inflated these days with their online cronies supporting their point of view. Even if they are wrong, they don’t see it until people like me limit conversation and contact with them. And yet, they fail to see that their reputation in real life and on line are all connected these days.

Good post!