What guarantee do you offer?

What’s that unique thing you can confidently say hand on heart you deliver come rain or sunshine? When people work with you, what’s the one thing they take for granted you will definitely deliver on without fail? To grow your personal and professional stature, it’s important to establish a strong reputation on what your ‘guarantee’ or ‘promise’ is. To develop that reputation, here are some actions to hone your brand;

Sharpen your professional make-up: Some things to consider are educating yourself so you stay effective and successful; and learning to say ‘no’ so you can focus and apply your gifts on right things. It also includes tracking your thinking and actions as required so you are better conditioned to perform at the highest proficiency.

Be more than circumstances dictate: Build character based skills such as integrity, empathy, courage and skill-sets that enable you find your own radar amidst chaos, to manage crises as well as to beat a path through uncertainty.

Take inventory your signature competencies: Take stock of characteristics that people constantly compliment you on and those you have a strong track record on. Catalogue these and put them to work to make you even better. Be aware of shortcomings you have that if not addressed could undermine the confidence people have in you. Develop the tight caliber of traits needed.

Don’t over-think the unknown: Don’t let concerns about the unknown in the future overpower what you need to dwell on today. Develop and demonstrate emotional, mental discipline and maturity to deal with issues or priorities at hand with the wider perspective in mind. Leave other less pressing issues at the door so you don’t get stuck and can move forward as required.

Now take action: What do you do that gives others the most confidence in you?