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Your Public Image

“Associate yourself with men of good quality,

if you esteem your reputation;

for it is better to be alone

 than in bad company.”

George Washington, 1st US President

 

 

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Your public Image

 

We will be known by the company we keep and the company you keep with be a reflection of your public image.

 

People will see us as a mirror image of the company we keep and they will judge us by those associations. Based on your public image people will make a decision if they want to be associated with you or do business with you.

 

Many times those decisions are made with out our input; they are making the decision based on your public image.

 

How people see you either will either become the calling card that opens the doors to greater success. Or your public image will become an obstacle in blocking relationships and in doing business with a person. 

 

Pick your associations with care as people will judge you by the company we keep.  Let the people that you associate with be a reflection of your personal values and the type of person that you want to be.

 

Associate with people that will bring out the best in you and will stretch you to become the best that you can be.

 

To protect your public image and your reputation it’s far better to stand alone then to be in bad company. In time we will be known by the company we keep.

                  

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (14)

Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Lou - good solid advice. Too many times we may be deluded into believing people don't notice or won't care about the company we keep.

Jul 30, 2011 03:47 AM
Rachel Rabinowitz
Guerilla Realty - Baltimore, MD
The Baltimore Realtor

Well said, and since the company we keep includes our colleagues on activerain, I am pleased to find professionals like yourself contributing to this community.

Jul 30, 2011 03:48 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Lou ..What a wonderful quote to start the weekend with

HelpfulHannah

Jul 30, 2011 03:48 AM
Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

My mom always said "birds of a feather stick together." Good quote and great advise.

 

Jul 30, 2011 03:52 AM
Sherri Berry
Reliant Realty, Murfreesboro - Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro TN Homes & Real Estate

Lou you write the most inspiring thought provoking posts!  It's better to stand alone than to be in bad company!  What a great line to remember!  Thanks again for always writing great blogs!  

Jul 30, 2011 03:56 AM
Nor Yeretsian
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc. - Toronto, ON
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc., Brokerage Toronto

Another great quote Lou.

It is better to be alone, than in bad company of men.

cheers

Nor

Jul 30, 2011 04:00 AM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Better to stand alone than be in bad company -- that is a good message for the teens in the house!  Have a great weekend, Eric

Jul 30, 2011 04:40 AM
Shannon Coe
exp realty of California, Inc. - Oceanside, CA
760-586-5268, San Diego Realtor

This is a good one to tell my kids!

Jul 30, 2011 05:06 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Great advice for us all. Many parents have said that to their children over the years!

Jul 30, 2011 05:06 AM
Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Lou,

Something my Dad always instilled in me.

Thanks for your post.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jul 30, 2011 05:17 AM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

This is great advice Lou, thank you for sharing. I love the George Washington quote!

 

Thinking of you in Costa Rica!

Jul 30, 2011 11:52 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Lou,

Great quote. This is especially true in the real estate business.

Rich

Jul 30, 2011 03:35 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Greate quote, Lou - we will be known by the company we keep....

Jul 30, 2011 03:52 PM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

This was one of the key rules I learned when I was in management.  I surrounded myself with experts in their various subjects and made sure I let them do their jobs.  The more top people I'm around, the better I look.

Jul 30, 2011 05:05 PM