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We’ve become extraordinarily good at turning ourselves into brands. But somewhere between thought leadership, polished content, AI, and endless optimization, I wonder if we’ve started editing the human out.
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Authentic Personal Branding: When Polish Goes Too Far
We’ve become extraordinarily good at turning ourselves into brands. But somewhere between thought leadership, polished content, AI, and endless optimization, I wonder if we’ve started editing the human out.
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