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 does the speaker suggest about the inevitability of reputation being formed?

Why is it important to be professional in all conversations, according to the speaker?