If you were born with one eye, you’d only be able to see in two dimensions. Two eyes allow you to see the world from two different points – your brain then combines these two perspectives into one, so you can perceive depth.
When it comes to your personal brand, are you seeing things in 2D? If so, it’s time add a new viewpoint. There are a number of personal branding books out there, almost all by authors from very different backgrounds. Each approaches personal branding with a unique perspective. Try a new perspective on for size to start seeing your personal brand in 3D.
The top 7 personal branding books on my shelf:
1. Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success
by Dan Schawbel
2. Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand
by William Arruda & Kirsten Dixson
3. Be Your Own Brand: A Breakthrough Formula for Standing Out from the Crowd
by David McNally & Karl D Speak
5. U R a Brand! How Smart People Brand Themselves for Business Success
6. The Brand Called You: Create a Personal Brand That Wins Attention and Grows Your Business
by Peter Montoya & Tim Vandehey
7. The Brand YU Life: Re-thinking who you are through personal brand management
by Hajj E. Flemings
8. Bonus (a personal favorite, IMO one of the top 4 books of all time):
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
by Keith Ferrazzi
Good luck and have fun! Know of any other books that should be on this list?
Books suggested by our readers
a. Self Marketing Power: Branding Yourself As a Business of One
By Jeff Beals (thanks Susan Baird for the suggestion!)
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- Author: Pete Kistler
