Remember first grade when you wrote your name in big bold crayon at the top of your paper. Well you might not use crayons anymore, but make no mistake about it, your personal brand is woven into everything you do. Most people think of brands as something on the store shelf, but people are brands, too. Discover what that means for your career as Nan discusses the topic with personal brand expert, William Arruda - coauthor of Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand - http://www.reachcc.com. Regular weekly segments also include: Uncommon Sense and Something to Think About, where this week Nan offers three myths and tips about being authentic.

Nan Russell is the author of Hitting Your Stride: Your Work, Your Way (January 2008); and Nibble Your Way to Success (March 2007). Her syndicated column, Winning at Working is published in over eighty publications. She is a sought after motivational speaker and workplace consultant. Nan is the founder and president of MountainWorks Communications and has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. Sign up to receive her Winning at Working tips and insights at http://www.nanrussell.com