Do you suck at self promotion? Here are some tips on the subtle art of promoting yourself that invites others to take notice.
I suck at self-promotion. I think most of us do. Most people have a negative point of view about self-promotion.
In fact, self-promotion has almost become a dirty word.
Here's are three reasons why:
Here are some tips on how to get to that sweet spot.
People care about what you've done, not what you're going to do. Who hasn't heard this a bazillion times?
There is nothing quite like good old-fashioned results to get people's attention.
What problem have you solved? How much have you contributed to a project?
How do you handle a crises? How often do you meet a deadline?
Accomplishing something of value is how you earn the right to promote yourself.
I suck at self-promotion. I think most of us do. Most people have a negative point of view about self-promotion.
In fact, self-promotion has almost become a dirty word.
Here's are three reasons why:
- Most people equate self-promotion to being selfish.
- A lot of people think self-promotion is bragging.
- And finally, people generally don't feel good when they receive the promotion
Here are some tips on how to get to that sweet spot.
There is nothing quite like good old-fashioned results to get people's attention.
What problem have you solved? How much have you contributed to a project?
How do you handle a crises? How often do you meet a deadline?
Accomplishing something of value is how you earn the right to promote yourself.
Yes. You read it right!
Talk about other people and their achievements, the more confident and connected they feel, and the more they will endorse you.
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
People will promote you if you promote them.
Whatever you believe -- about your business, about your goals and your dreams -- share those beliefs.
Share your 'whys' because others who believe the same, will flock to you.They'll feel inspired to share their own ideas. Talking about what you believe gives a nod to your accomplishments without explicitly saying what they are.If people are really interested, they will ask.
Talk about other people and their achievements, the more confident and connected they feel, and the more they will endorse you.
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
People will promote you if you promote them.
Whatever you believe -- about your business, about your goals and your dreams -- share those beliefs.
Share your 'whys' because others who believe the same, will flock to you.They'll feel inspired to share their own ideas. Talking about what you believe gives a nod to your accomplishments without explicitly saying what they are.If people are really interested, they will ask.
Admitting failure is a sign of vulnerability, which is one of the greatest leadership skills.Failure humanizes the path to success. And when we feel connected to another
person on a human level, we are much more likely to advance.
Authenticity and a little humility can take you far.Having learned from previous failures, you can probably even develop tools to alleviate the problems.
Hone the skills that differentiate you from the pack, then let others praise you.
If you are too much of a bohemian, people will be confused about who you are and how to promote you.
Instead, they'll just say nothing. You need to figure out your super power -- what sets you apart -- and do it better than anyone else.
Then you will have people knocking on your door.
Authenticity and a little humility can take you far.Having learned from previous failures, you can probably even develop tools to alleviate the problems.
Hone the skills that differentiate you from the pack, then let others praise you.
If you are too much of a bohemian, people will be confused about who you are and how to promote you.
Instead, they'll just say nothing. You need to figure out your super power -- what sets you apart -- and do it better than anyone else.
Then you will have people knocking on your door.
Then there are times when you just have to brag about yourself a little bit.
If you do something really great, you better talk about it. Just talk about it to the right people and make sure it is, in fact, remarkable. The right people will be energized by your success, not turned off by your obvious self-promotion.
(courtesy : toptalent.in)
If you do something really great, you better talk about it. Just talk about it to the right people and make sure it is, in fact, remarkable. The right people will be energized by your success, not turned off by your obvious self-promotion.
(courtesy : toptalent.in)
