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The entrepreneurial landscape has undergone a seismic shift. While millennials and Gen Z dominate headlines, seasoned entrepreneurs – Gen X and Boomers – remain a powerful force in the business world. 

You've built successful careers, weathered economic storms, and established yourselves as leaders...

You have built a thriving business – a testament to your hard work, vision, and entrepreneurial chops. But in today's competitive landscape, leaders are expected to have strong personal brands. This expectation is shared by prospective hires, current employees, our marketing teams and simply everyon...

In the dynamic world of modern entrepreneurship and leadership, staying behind a business is no longer an option. Gone are the days of invisible leaders. For CEOs and entrepreneurs of today, it’s crucial to stand out. Whether we personally like it or not, this is what our employees expect of us and ...

Personal branding is more than a trend in a world where everything is connected—it’s essential for any modern-day leader, whether we like it or not. 

This article will explore what personal branding is, its importance, and how it can be effectively managed to serve your business and its growth.

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By Alanna Fairey

In the next exciting episode of Voice of a Leader, we welcome Krista Bourne as our guest. Believe me when I say Krista is a woman whose remarkable journey from humble beginnings to the heights of corporate success is nothing short of inspiring.

At 19, Krista faced a significant, a...

Has your marketing team been asking (maybe even begging) for you to  build your personal brand? You're not alone! At Brand of a Leader, we hear from marketers every single day and they all echo the same desire: for their CEO to have a bigger presence and help serve the marketing function of the orga...

In today's business world, having a strong personal brand is essential for any Founder. This is especially true for Gen X entrepreneurs with a lot of experience and knowledge. A strong personal brand can help you stand out and better serve your business.

Building a personal brand is now about creat...

As a CEO, you have likely experienced more pivots than you can count. And every time you pivot, you may feel like you are starting from scratch. This is especially true after a business exit: building a brand new network, proving your expertise to you, and showcasing your entrepreneurial worth from ...

In a world where a quick Google search introduces you to your next high-caliber client, an A-player hire, or the Chair(wo)man who invites you to occupy a coveted board seat, the importance of a personal brand has never been more pronounced. 

Gone are the days when hiding behind your fast-scaling bu...

Contributed by Chase Fitzgerald; updated by Marina Byezhanova

LinkedIn: one of the most powerful yet still misunderstood social media platforms out there.
As a CEO of your business, you likely relate: LinkedIn seems like a “natural” and interesting platform for your message, so you’ve thought about ...

By Alanna Fairey

The day has come: our podcast “The Voice of a Leader” has launched, and our first episode is now live!

Hosted by media personality, actress and singer-songwriter Lanisa Farnsworth, the Voice of a Leader podcast was born out of a desire for connection and deep conversations with in...

By Alanna Fairey

If you’ve ever had a conversation with me (no matter how brief our exchange), there is almost a 99.99% chance that I have talked your ear off about my dog, Rudy. 

Anyone who is a dog parent will tell you that there is just something so safe and comforting about coming home to a do...