SEPTEMBER 11 – AARON BROWN, WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES

Aaron is the current director of communications at Worthington Industries. Worthington Industries is a steel processor and producer steel consumer and building products. 

Aaron is a Bobcat alumni and former member of Scripps PRSSA. Prior to working at Worthington Industries, Aaron worked at Fahlgren Mortine for 22 years. He has served as a mentor to the Scripps PRSSA chapter for several years. 

Key Takeaways:

  • A brand is a person, place or thing that is defined through experience and emotion, quality and quality, and beliefs and decisions. 
  • You sell the emotional value of the brand rather than the thing itself.
  • You are the CEO of your own personal brand. If you do not build your brand, who will?
  • Be present in everything that you do. If you ask questions rather than just sitting quietly, you will add value to your actions. 
  • Do not letting the struggle to start actions prevent you from doing them. Just get started!
  • Highlight versatility when applying to positions.

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn here.

Lauren Reed is a senior at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, where she studies journalism – strategic communication. She currently serves as Scripps PRSSA’s Vice President of Public Relations. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn here and Twitter here!

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