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How to Talk About Your Accomplishments Without Sounding Braggy and Annoying
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How to Talk About Your Accomplishments Without Sounding Braggy and Annoying

The Muse, 2015

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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.

Take-Aways

  • While you may fear sounding arrogant, you should talk about your personal and business successes because most people like hearing good news. 
  • The trick to staying gracious is keeping your celebration brief, rather than pontificating for a half hour or more. 
  • The word “because” can help get your listener on your side. 

About the Author

Alexandra Franzen is an author and communication expert who’s been featured in Forbes, HuffPost and Fast Company.


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