Episode #32: Exercising Your Bragging Rights with Lisa Bragg
Living with the surname Bragg, Lisa has wittingly leveraged ways to use it in the context of her life’s work! I talk with Lisa Bragg about mastering the art and science of authentic self-promotion and when she’s seen being too humble cost people international deals and when bragging right has unlocked opportunities leading to untold fortunes.
Jealousy is a lagging indicator of desire.
Have you ever felt a pang of jealousy when you heard about someone else’s accomplishments or success? Consider that your internal smoke detector letting you know that you are seeking an opportunity! I talk with Lisa Bragg, the author of Bragging Rights, How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self Promotion, about her insights from her extensive research study on bragging and self-promotion conducted with professionals internationally.
Listen in to learn:
It takes time and energy to get traction on your idea, so grab your megaphone and promote your good work
It’s common that an overnight success has actually been twenty years in the making
Why having your success story ready to roll is important! Don’t expect someone to keep digging it out of you
Invisibility is corrosive. It is important to stand out, not fit in
85% of us want to hear about your success
Go forward together, partner, and cause the change you want to see
OUR GUEST: Lisa Bragg
Living with the name Bragg, Lisa has had to master the art and science of self promotion. She’s seen when being too humble has cost international deals and when bragging right has unlocked opportunities leading to untold fortunes.
Lisa helps high-achievers of all sorts to be seen, heard and share their value with the world. She then takes it a step further to show leaders how to help less visible people on their teams to do the same.
Her book, Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self Promotion, launched in May. It’s based on insights from Lisa’s career as an award winning journalist, entrepreneur and consultant. Full of interviews and stories from people from around the world. Lisa’s book and talks are also grounded in the most extensive research study on bragging and self-promotion conducted with professionals internationally.
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