Do you have Style?

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     Do you have Style?  Don't panic!  This is somewhat of a trick question.  It's important to understand foremost, Style is not just about the way you dress.  Style is the manner in which you do anything:  the way you communicate, the way you behave, the way you process emotions and information, and the way you dress.  On a professional level, Style includes your managerial and leadership approach.  All of these "style-types" are influenced and led by your unique personality, core values and how you express yourself visually, emotionally, verbally, and behaviorally.   

     I can not stress how important it is, in all phases of your career, whether you are an entrepreneur, a solopreneur, or in the corporate world, to know and understand your "Styles". There is an ancient Greek aphorism espoused by many writers and philosophers to "know thyself".  In the 21st century, this advice is still extremely relevant. Do you know yourself?       
   

• ​Have you identified your core values? Only by identifying your core values can you intentionally espouse them in everything you do.   
• Are you aware of your unique gifts and talents? identifying your unique abilities and talents allows you to to focus on a career, projects and even tasks that are satisfying, fulfilling, and that you do extremely well. With passion!
• Do you know your personality type?  Taking tests like the Five Factor Model (FFM) and the Meyers-Briggs personality test gives you insights about your personality type and offers a self-awareness that you may otherwise not have.  
• Do you know your communication style? Understanding the type of communicator you are, and in turn how others communicate, gives you the ability to create the interpersonal relationships of a true leader.

​So relax.  Yes, you have Style.  In everything you do.  Understanding your styles allows you to bring a value proposition to the table every time and to intentionally build your authentic personal brand.

--Anna Hinson
"helping you express your most authentic self"



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