One of the most important distinctions you must understand in your career is how much of your personal brand is your own and how much is defined by the company you work for.
We can sometimes assume that our personal brand as a leader is singular, and that we showcase different parts of our leadership in different settings.
But the company you work for plays an oversized role in how you are perceived as a leader and what you can do as a leader.
To understand this difference, reflect on the leader you are today.
Then reflect on the leader you would be if you stopped working for your current company.
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