Your reputation is the conversation that happens when you're not there

The video discusses the importance of reputation in one's career, emphasizing that it not only follows but also precedes you. It highlights that reputation is shaped by conversations about you, which you can influence but not control. The speaker advises on maintaining a positive reputation by being professional, fulfilling promises, and being polite, as negative stories can spread quickly in any industry.

What is the speaker's view on how reputation behaves in a professional setting?

• It is entirely controllable.

• It is like an invisible TV that cannot be stopped.

• It only follows you, never precedes you.

• It is irrelevant to career success.

According to the speaker, what is crucial for influencing conversations about your reputation?

• Ignoring what others say about you.

• Influencing conversations positively by being professional.

• Controlling every narrative about you.

• Being present in every conversation.

What does the speaker suggest about the inevitability of reputation formation?

• It will happen regardless of your actions.

• It is not important in small industries.

• It is only formed when you are present.

• It can be completely controlled.

How does the speaker suggest one should behave to maintain a positive reputation?

• By working in a large industry.

• By ignoring negative stories.

• By fulfilling promises and being polite even when others are absent.

• By being polite only when people are present.

What is the speaker's advice regarding promises in a professional setting?

• Make promises to gain favor, regardless of fulfillment.

• Make promises only when necessary.

• Ensure you fulfill any promises made.

• Avoid making any promises.