Health & Fitness
Bragging Rights: Are You Exercising Yours?
In today's competitive business world, bragging is a necessity—not a choice. Here is a resource that will help you speak to your value in the world and avoid becoming a shameless self-promoter!
Developing Your Professional “Brag Bag”
One of the most interesting and effective books I’ve ever read contradicts just
about everything my generation and generations before me have been told about bragging. The book is BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It! by Peggy Klaus. If you have been a client of mine or have ever participated in any of my job seeking workshops, you’ve not only heard me speak about the book, I’ve insisted that you purchase it and read it.
Peggy Klaus is a top communication and leadership coach who introduces the most effective ways to sell your best asset—yourself—without turning off those you are trying to impress.*
In her BRAG! book, Peggy provides proven techniques to help readers overcome common misperceptions about bragging so they can promote themselves without feeling or sounding like a walking billboard.
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"People either avoid bragging at all costs because they don't know how to do it gracefully, or they attempt to sell themselves like a PowerPoint presentation, making those on the receiving end want to hide," writes Peggy. “The truth is, brag is not a ‘four letter’ word. In fact, in today's competitive business world, bragging is a necessity—not a choice. Remaining quiet about yourself—or worse, downplaying your successes—leads to being underappreciated or even allowing others to take credit for your achievements.”
So many of my job-seeking clients deal with this issue every day, especially when
it comes to developing their resumes and speaking to their accomplishments. I haven’t met a client yet who doesn’t have achievements in his or her career that are well worth mentioning, and I’ve worked with virtually all levels—from CEOs to managers to administrative assistants and warehouse employees.
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So what’s in your “brag bag"? Do you have your achievements listed? Are you able to speak to them with confidence and enthusiasm? If the answer to the above questions is yes, then good for you! If no, then it’s about time you start.
Get the book! You’ll be very glad you did.
Send me your comments and questions. How well do you brag about yourself?
Regards,
Peg
coachpeg@peoplegrowthllc.com
www.peoplegrowthllc.com
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*Listen to Peggy Klaus and Peg Titus-Hall chat about BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It! in a podcast on my website.
BRAG! can be purchased through Peggy Klaus's website, www.amazon.com, or www.bn.com. You can also download to your smart phone through your ibook vendor.
