Lesson 1: Shaping How You’re Perceived | Carla Harris

Many tools and systems can help you understand how your behavior shapes others’ perceptions of you at work, from the Johari Window and 360-degree feedback to the Big Five personality model. But what if, instead of only analyzing how others see you, you could proactively start with the perception you want to create? Carla Harris says you can.

In this video lesson, Harris shares one of her tried-and-true methods for building a personal brand with intention.

Learning Objectives

Take ownership of your image.

Align actions with organizational culture.

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About Carla Harris:

Carla Harris is a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She is the author of several books, including Strategize to Win, Expect to Win, and her most recent, Lead to Win. She is a gospel recording artist and public speaker with a growing following on her YouTube channel @carlaharris where she gives career advice. She also sits on the boards of several community organizations.

Harris has been named by Fortune magazine among “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” Black Enterprise named her one of the “Top 50 African Americans on Wall Street,” and Essence magazine named her among “The 50 Women Who are Shaping the World.”