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Why Shameless Self Promotion Backfires at Work

Including others in your symphony of accomplishments will make you more likeable

Photo by Guillermo Latorre on Unsplash
Angie Basiouny
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:03
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If you want to brag about your accomplishments at work without sounding self-absorbed, take a lesson from professional athletes.

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From the sidelines and at postgame press conferences, the most admired players talk about their own performance but always mention the strength of their opponents, the skill of their teammates, and the support of their coaches.

“They’ll thank and acknowledge other people and talk about their accomplishments in ways that make them appear much more likeable,” Wharton management professor Maurice Schweitzer says during an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. (Listen to the podcast.)

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Submitted by Luis Villa (not verified) on Fri, 11/10/2023 - 06:47

Added benefits

Thank you for your article Angie.  It is a very welcome practice when you receive dual promotion from your colleagues, and as an added benefit, promotes a virtuous circle within your group.

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