Summary of How to Talk About Your Accomplishments Without Sounding Braggy and Annoying
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What would you do if you earned a promotion? What if you got a book published or landed a speaking gig? Many would stay mum about their successes out of fear of sounding arrogant or self-centered. As communication expert and author Alexandra Franzen notes, however, most people like good news and you should share. Her quick read walks you through the basics of how to balance celebrating career victories while staying gracious. getAbstract recommends Franzen’s heartening advice to everyone who has hesitated to toot their own horn.
In this article, you will learn
- How people often downplay their accomplishments – and why they should stop,
- How to speak effectively about successes without being obnoxious,
- What communication strategies can put conversation partners in your corner.
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