The document discusses the importance of personal branding. It explains that in today's workplace, where careers span multiple employers, a personal brand acts as a shortcut to help employers understand an individual's unique skills, experiences and goals. It advocates developing a personal brand through taking inventory of one's abilities, mapping goals, crafting a narrative, ongoing learning, and networking. Building a strong personal brand can help a person stand out, get better jobs faster, and take control of their own career path.