#personal-branding

"If what you wear says more about who you are then what you say when you speak, then my advice is to keep quiet and wear loud clothing."

"Your personal brand should be like water: not only clear, but transparent to the public. People thirst for that, and they will drink you up."

"People don't care what I wear or don't wear, and even if I don't wear anything people will cover for me if they know that I care about them."

"I have two hands, so when I’m networking and I meet two new people, is it OK to shake both their hands at once? Or would it be more appropriate to organize a group hug?"

"It’s not who you know that matters—it’s who knows you that’s important. Personal branding builds up your reputation to the point where you have a presence even in your absence."

"Take some cues from some Q’s. Quality and quantity lead to queues."

"Man is solid, not liquid. But with the fluid nature of networking, my personal brand would grow faster if I would just go with the flow."

"I network like a Spanish Inquisitor. I am very good at extracting relevant information. And if you resist, you’ll only confirm your heresy."

"Networking is more quality, and less quantity. It’s better to form a solid connection with one new person, than a liquid connection with ten. You don’t want people to think you drink too much."

"I must be a great leader because many people follow me. Most of the people are police officers, if that gives you any indication of my character."

"The business of business is people, not products or services. Take care of the people, and the people will take care of you."

"When you’re embarrassed, you turn red. When I blush, I turn plaid. I network at kilt conventions, so even if I say something awkward I still look cool."