POWER 98.7 Radio Discussion: Don’t be a Kardashian, be an authentic you.

[Listen to the discussion here]

Reputational damage: How to restore your reputation

Earlier this week I was part of a panel discussion on POWER 98.7 facilitated by Faith Mangope discussing reputational damage, and how to restore it.

My take on it:

You can rebuild your reputation, but, it needs to be done from a place of authenticity. If you have damaged your reputation, it will take much longer to repair it opposed to fostering it from the outset.

Be uncompromisable with your values.

Who you associate with is key to building your reputation, if you want to run your own company, join industry associations; if you want to become the best in your field, spend time with people that will help you to achieve that goal.

I am very mindful about the conversation around the fact that scandals and sex tapes might get you trending, which might get you noticed. This sends a very worrying message, especially to the youth that may now think that they need to put sex tapes out there to get noticed. It might have worked for the Kardashians, but, everything that they do is incredibly calculated. Don’t be a Kardashian, be an authentic you.