“The easiest shortcut to a personal brand is to come up with three traits… then find a bridge out of small talk into something that makes you memorable.”

Rachel Greenwald · Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · 331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation

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Identify three personal-brand traits and craft a bridge from a basic small-talk question to a story that showcases one of those traits

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