Description
Book SynopsisBe human. Itâs the only way to get ahead in business today.
Competition today is fiercer than ever. It seems that every job candidate is flashing a world-class resume and every business competitor is the absolute best at what they do.
Donât be fooled. People exaggerate. And donât be discouraged. By revealing stories of failures, setbacks, and personal flaws without shame or fear, you exhibit greater self-confidence than your competition. You cultivate connections with serious, smart people, and you build loyalty that lasts.
Ditch the Act shows how to present your humannessâimperfect and flawed but honest, resilient, and willing to learnâin strategic ways to achieve clear, defined goals. It provides an actionable program for building an authentic, long-lasting personal brand, explaining why exposure is important and how it cultivates more durable connections than any polished persona can.
By creating a personal brand thatâs honest
Table of Contents
Worksheets
Foreword by Keith Ferrazzi
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Disclaimer
Part 1
You Don’t Have to Be
Anyone but Yourself
Chapter 1
Own Your Whole Story
Chapter 2
Don’t Be Ideal, Be Real
Chapter 3
When You Speak, Speak Your Truth
Chapter 4
Run Farther with Imperfect Friends
Part 2
Let Your Fears Guide You
Chapter 5
Your Brand Is Who You Are
Chapter 6
Your Brand Precedes You
Chapter 7
Put Yourself Out There
Chapter 8
Ditch the Act and Be Yourself
PART 3
Reveal Your Whole Self
Chapter 9
Step One: Positioning Is an Art Form
Chapter 10
Step Two: Discover What Makes You Stand Out
Chapter 11
Step Three: Overcome Fear and Share
Chapter 12
Step Four: Focus on Form, Not Force
Chapter 13
Step Five: Make Eye Contact with the Camera
Chapter 14
Step Six: Be Consistent with Content
Chapter 15
Step Seven: Keep It Social
Chapter 16
Step Eight: Sequential Steps Create Success
Chapter 17
Your Success Is Half the Story
Notes
Index
Worksheets
Chapter 5
Rapid Reflection Discovery Process Worksheet
Chapter 7
Exposures Ranked by Level Worksheet
Chapter 8
Exposure Résumé Worksheet
Chapter 9
The Exposed and Authentic Bio Worksheet
Personal Branding Positioning and Strategy Worksheet
Chapter 10
The 3-1-3 Challenge Worksheet
Chapter 11
Overcoming Fear and Sharing Worksheet
Story Creation Worksheet
Chapter 12
Amplify What Is Working Worksheet
Chapter 14
Content Calendar Worksheet
Chapter 15
Ditch the Act Peer Group Charter Starter Worksheet
Chapter 16
Success Stacking Worksheet
