I have wonderful news to share with the Social Media ReInvention Blog Community.
Tom Peters’ website, www.tompeters.com cited and linked to my post: Tom Peters’ Personal Branding Lessons, Part 1: Why YOUR Blog Matters.
The blog post is listed on the Media Sightings Page of the Tom Peters Website (screen shot as of August 4, 2011):
Mr. Peters’ bio states:
Tom Peters is co-author of In Search of Excellence – the book that changed the way the world does business, and often tagged the best business book ever. Keep up with Tom at tompeters.com, ranked #9 among The Top 150 Management and Leadership Blogs.
His globally-respected work on business, leadership, and management includes:
- In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies
- The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue EXCELLENCE
- The Brand Called You. Fast Company, August 31, 1997
- The Brand You 50: Or: Fifty Ways to Transform Yourself from an ‘Employee’ into a Brand That Shouts Distinction, Commitment, and Passion!
- The Pursuit of Wow! Every Person’s Guide to Topsy-Turvy Times
Conclusion
Thank You Mr. Peters and Team! I’m honored by the listing on your website. I jumped for joy when I saw my blog post on your Media Sightings page!
Who Says Blogging Is Dead? The people promoting this message are misinformed. Don’t buy into this noise. Read this direct quote from The Brand Called You about earning recognition and building reputation for your personal brand:
“If you’re a better writer than you are a teacher, try contributing a column or an opinion piece to your local newspaper. And, when I say local, I mean local. You don’t have to make the op-ed page of The New York Times to make the grade. Community newspapers, professional newsletters, even inhouse company publications have white spaces they need to fill. Once you get started, you’ve got a track record – and clips that you can use to snatch more chances.”
Blogging Matters More Than Ever. Take note of this advice from Seth Godin and Tom Peters about marketing your personal brand via writing a blog:
Your Turn. You’ve got something inspiring inside you. Share it in your blog, your column, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Google+. I want to read about your victories!
Start blogging. Start writing. Start creating. And, don’t look back.