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Do you think Bragging about Yourself is Ok?
I just finished a book, a book I have been reading for the last couple of days, which made more and more sense with each page I turned.
The title is, "BRAG, The Art of Tooting your own Horn without Blowing It," by Peggy Klaus.
As for me, I was taught that HUMILITY was a very important virtue that needed to be displayed at every opportunity. I was raised to never talk about myself.
"You don't need to blow your own horn."
It was a sign of being a braggart and a show-off.
* Shouldn't a job well done, speak for itself?
* I don 't have to brag. Won't people do it for me?
* Isn't BRAG a four-letter word?
Peggy was quoted as saying,
"In today's cut-throat business world, where job security is virually non-existent, bragging is a necessity, not a choice!"
It seems to me, that remaining quiet about your successes only leads to being underappreciated and overlooked.
I believe,
"BRAGGING done tactfully and skillfully
communicates your most important asset --- you!"
and can and will have a powerful effect on your careeer.
What do you think?
Bill
The title is, "BRAG, The Art of Tooting your own Horn without Blowing It," by Peggy Klaus.
As for me, I was taught that HUMILITY was a very important virtue that needed to be displayed at every opportunity. I was raised to never talk about myself.
"You don't need to blow your own horn."
It was a sign of being a braggart and a show-off.
* Shouldn't a job well done, speak for itself?
* I don 't have to brag. Won't people do it for me?
* Isn't BRAG a four-letter word?
Peggy was quoted as saying,
"In today's cut-throat business world, where job security is virually non-existent, bragging is a necessity, not a choice!"
It seems to me, that remaining quiet about your successes only leads to being underappreciated and overlooked.
I believe,
"BRAGGING done tactfully and skillfully
communicates your most important asset --- you!"
and can and will have a powerful effect on your careeer.
What do you think?
Bill
Tags: Advancement, Business, Career, Coaching, Development
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Permalink Reply by Bill Baumgartner on -
Hi Paul,
I admire you,
for the way in which you CARE
for all the people with whom you work.
Great comment!
Bill
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Permalink Reply by Bill Baumgartner on
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Hey Matt,
Yes, it does take some time to figure out.
Bragging is definitely an art.
"When it comes to bragging about yourself, you need to get creative in telling a story and conveying juicy nuggets about yourself."
"If you recite a boring list of facts, or speak in generic terms about yourself and what makes you special, you'll come across as colorless and unmemorable. "
"And if you're one of those people who are prone to dropping 'brag bombs,' -----either facts about yourself that are out of the context, scope, or spirit of the conversation or those delivered in a way that makes people yawn, -----you are going to come off as downright self-serving or a plain old bore."
"To really stick, bragging needs to be authentic, compelling, and delivered in a conversational way."
PS.
I think your email was Great!
a very effective use of bragging!
Bill
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Permalink Reply by Bill Baumgartner on
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BRAG!
"The Art of Tooting your Own Horn without Blowing It" ___ Peggy Klaus, author
"A must-read for everyone who deserves credit
but is too humble to ask for it." ___ Bobbie Silten, Dockers Brand
Bill
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Permalink Reply by Michael O'Fallon on -
Hello Bill,
You ask an interesting question and one that I think about as I teach students who will soon be in the hospitality industry. My response to the students is the following: "there is a very fine line between self-confidence and arrogance. You want to project a sense of self-confidence, but you don't want it to come across as arrogant." I strongly believe that you need to share your accomplishments with other individuals, as has been said, if you don't who will? However, it is not what you say, it is how you say it. Do it right, you can advance your career.
Michael
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Permalink Reply by Connie, One Fat Frog on -
And the fine line between promotion and bragging.
I really hate this grey area. Humility is a virtue, right? Credentials and schooling is important but really what makes me more important than someone else- a few letters behind my name? I hate pretentious people...
The he fine line is when can you publicize your business and when are you bragging about personal things? And in reality anything that goes on at my business is due to our first rate employees. We're nothing better nor are we any worse than our best or worst employee. So it's not really Connie, it's the tech who repaired your refrigerator- give them the glory. Matt's post and letter to his team members states this succinctly- and that is the difference between being a braggart or being a promoter. It's understanding no man is an island and we're nothing outside of the team.
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Permalink Reply by Janet on -
I'm gald you brought this up,I struggle with this a lot. I never know when the right time to brag is, or if there ever is such a time. It seems to me latley that if I don't do it then someone else will take the credit and no one will ever know what I have done.
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Permalink Reply by Bill Baumgartner on
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Hi Janet,
It is apparent to me that a whole lot of people are struggling with the issue of claiming credit for their accomplishments, where credit is due.
I say, Claim what rightfully belongs to you!
You may also be interested in my latest post on FohBoh, Claiming Your Leadership Position : Achieving Success Beyond the Team.
Bill
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Permalink Reply by Andrea on -
If you dont brag for/about yourself, no one else will. OR your wor will speak for itself that you dont have to.
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Permalink Reply by Shane Christensen on -
whats an ego if you do not use it?
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Permalink Reply by Drew Pfafflin on -
to quote my good friend Kid Rock it ain't braggin if ya can back it up!
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Permalink Reply by J. Stewart Singleton on -
Bill,
I have not heard of this book, but have added it to my "Summer reading list". I, like you, were raised not to brag. However, I am currently reading a book titled Managing BRAND You and it uses what I have always called bragging and simply changes the term to advertising/marketing.
You can see that I am at odds with myself over this topic. I am just afraid that bragging can too easily become showboating or elitist.
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Permalink Reply by Kitty Ceratto on -
Great subject, Bill. I have often struggled with this myself, as I was also raised to be humble. Don't talk about yourself. When people ask me questions about ME, I feel selfish answering them.
I feel like I have been bulldozed because of it, professionally, as soon as others around me notice it. I don't speak up and sometimes don't get credit for anything I did. But, I have worked really hard...
Thanks for recommending the book, it's definitely on my list.
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