Marci Alboher has a smart piece on the New York Times’ online edition about the art of self-promotion. The writer she refers to in the lede is actually me; before we met, I had cheerfully and, in ...
Thousands of messages fight for our attention every day. When it comes to promoting ourselves for jobs and promotions, we face a mountain of competition when we try to get our unique story through the ...
Do you regularly post proud news on social media or volunteer your skills for yet another workplace project? Some people self-promote unashamedly. Others don’t. In reality, most people dislike ...
Self-praise is at best unbecoming, and at worst a sin. “We’re told by our families, our teachers that nobody likes a braggart,” says Peggy Klaus, workplace communication expert and author of BRAG! The ...
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony never misses an opportunity to promote himself — at public expense, in public places. Surely you’ve noticed: Tony’s extravagant self-promotion is out of control.
Forrest Gump’s mama was right when she compared the human experience to a box of assorted chocolates. It’s true: “You never know what you’re gonna get.” And these days, the same could be said of my ...
In our noisy age, it clearly doesn’t work to just do good work and hope opportunities find you. Putting yourself out there is key. But there’s a catch when it comes to self-promotion–people really ...
1. Actively communicate your contributions. People can’t read your mind, so don’t expect your boss or your coworkers to understand how you’re contributing or why your work matters. Tell them–whether ...
In my work coaching leaders, I've noticed a trend: Nine out of 10 people seeking more recognition for their contributions struggle with the idea of "self-promotion." They want visibility, but they don ...
While it's never been a better time to be a successful IT professional in terms of professional gains, recognizing opportunities for career advancement is just the starting point. IT professionals who ...
JD Vance's "self-promotion backfired remarkably" during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, according to a personal-branding expert. The Ohio senator went head-to-head with his Democratic ...