I recently finished reading a book How to Say It: Be Indispensable at Work. There is a chapter focused on the personal brands we would be wise to develop if we want to get noticed, get hired, and get ahead. These brands are what I would hope each Esperanza educator would develop. Some of them are:
- Be the Eternally Brand-New Brand: Keep up with the latest developments in education and think of ways to apply them.
- Be the Problem-Solver Brand: Take the initiative to find solutions to problems. Also, avoid being a high maintenance employee--one who is a constant complainer and/or one who requires constant supervision and instruction. In other words, be a problem solver rather than a problem maker.
- Be the Clutch Brand: Be committed to being one who does whatever it takes to meet deadlines and brings the work in on time--consistently. If there is an unavoidable "glitch" offer explanations rather than excuses.
These are only three of the brands that the author mentions but committing to these three will be a great start to making Esperanza a quality school.
