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“Make A Name for Yourself” – Ginsberg, Scott (Review by Barry Davis)

November 29, 2016 by Jim Peacock Leave a Comment

This book review comes from Barry Davis, a man I met years ago at the Mid Atlantic Career Counseling Association conference and who has become a friend and inspiration to me to read more books.He is the reason I have a book section on my blog. Thank you Barry!
 
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“Make A Name for Yourself” – Ginsberg, Scott
The third book from Scott (The Nametag Guy) and self-described as 55 Strategies to Fast-Track Your Professional Prowess, reads like a collection of blogs on a wide range of topics helping you to “make a name for yourself, because no one else will.” Replete with quotes from every imaginable source (and some unimaginable), his practical, in your face advice includes the following gems:
  • Fans, not customers.
  • Nobody notices normal.
  • Opportunity knocks daily.
  • Prepare for serendipity.
  • Usefulness is worship.
  • Don’t be friendly, be approachable.
  • Don’t be different, be unique.
  • Don’t be some guy, be That Guy.

As a result, you won’t just be memorable; you will be unforgettable. You will make a name for yourself.

“Don’t try to be different. In fact, don’t try to be anything. Just be. Be yourself. Be the same person no matter where you go. As a result, you WILL be unique. And people will notice. Because there’s nothing more approachable than authenticity.” – Scott Ginsberg

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Learn more about Barry L. Davis, MS, CTC, MCS
Career Coach | Professor | Speaker | Blogger | Minister | Marathoner
– Certified Talent Consultant, Master Career Specialist
Gift of Self Career Services, LLC – https://www.facebook.com/GiftofSelf
http://www.linkedin.com/in/barrydavismcdp
http://twitter.com/bl_davis
Blogs for the New Workplace: http://bdavismcdp.wordpress.com/

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