Why You Need to Start Bragging

Many of us are taught that bragging is impolite and even a sign of arrogance. But that's not always true! It's important to take pride in your accomplishments and share your success with others. Here are some tips:

Say, “Thank you.” Imagine you just won an Academy Award. If you reach a big goal at work, send an email around the office thanking your team for their contributions. That way, you're letting others know about your achievement and crediting your team, as well.

Elevator chat. Bring it up during small talk. If a coworker mentions that she needs help with public speaking, let her know about your recent successful talk and ask her if she’d like some advice.

Work the status updates. It's simple but effective. Tell your community by cheerfully posting about it on Facebook and Twitter. Social media is all about putting yourself in the spotlight, so you don't need to feel self-conscious about tooting your horn.

Make it about the work. If you feel awkward promoting yourself, talk first about how much you enjoy your work – then explain that your success comes as a result of your commitment to something you care about.

-Sarah Cooke