Talking about yourself feels pretty good, right?
Sharing good news boosts your self-esteem, and helps others think better of you.
- Bragging is just part of being good at what you do — whatever that is.
- It feels distasteful but is necessary for career growth.
- Promote your own successes; assume no one else will do it for you.
- We are taught humility, but social media teaches us the opposite.
- Too much humility leads to missed sales and promotional opportunities.
Your successes, accomplishments and personal stories make you more interesting:
- Connect with others and build stronger relationships.
- Let them get to know the “real” you.
- Demonstrate the values most important to you.
- Validate the results you deliver to clients.
It takes finesse to Brag Your Butt Off without being a Pain in the Ass.
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Bite-Sized Brag Recipe:
LinkedIn About Section
“I’m confused about what goes in my About section, and unsure how to format it.”
“I don’t want to sound too pushy, sales-y, or braggy.”
“I’m intimidated by other profiles listing so many accomplishments.”
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Bite-Sized Brag Recipe:
Bullet List Case Study
“I’m confused about what to include in a Case Study, and unsure how to format it.”
“I don’t want to sound too braggy.”
“I’m intimidated by other case studies highlighting so many accomplishments.”
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