Despite what you might have been told, your work doesn’t always speak for itself. That’s why it’s necessary to toot your own horn and brag about all the good things you’re doing on the job. But, how do you do that without annoying your boss or alienating your peers? Meredith Fineman, who helps people learn how to brag better, gives us a crash course in suave self-promotion.

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Further Reading:

Brag at Work Without Sounding Like a Jerk  

The Best Way to Brag About Your Accomplishments: Don’t Take All the Credit 

Workplace Report 

Careers Newsletter 

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