“Reputations are created every day and every minute.”

– Christopher Ruel, American wealth advisor

“What are you known for?” he asked.

“Known for?” I responded. “Do you mean, here at work?”

“As a person,” he replied. “What are you known for as a human being?”

“I know what I want to be known for,” I said. “Though I’m sure opinions vary.”

At that, he laughed knowingly and I smiled.

Do you know what you’re known for or just what you want to be known for? There’s a difference. If you were to conduct an anonymous survey among people who know you intimately and those who know you only casually or by reputation, what might you discover?

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