Gotta Cut Loose, Footloose

You don't always need to hide your pride

Why is it so difficult for us to graciously accept recognition we have earned?

We’ve all downplayed a compliment by saying “Oh, it was nothing” or “It was no big deal.”

🤭 Instead of discounting your accomplishments…

😬 Instead of responding with denial and deflection…

😒 Instead of worrying if your accolades provoke envy in others…

🙄 Instead of insisting you were the victim of good luck, good fortune, or being in the right place at the right time...

👉 👉 👉 Own the hard work, commitment, perseverance, and skill being noticed.

Practice accepting compliments.

Say “thank you.”

And then take it a step further...

🙏 Acknowledge your own effort: “Thank you, it was definitely hard work but I’m happy I reached that milestone.”

🙏 Forward the praise: “Thanks! I’d love to take full credit, but my team really played a big part in this. I’ll pass along your comments.”

🙏 Graciously compliment their effort: “Thanks for saying so, your kind words really made my day.”

👉 Accepting compliments is like wearing high-heeled shoes for the first time. 👠

They pinch your feet when you put them on, but…

The longer you wear them, the more comfortable they feel!

It's time to knock the socks off the person you just met at a party

Brag Your Butt Off by… letting them go first.

You’ll still get to tell your story.

Hopefully. 🤞

If they ditch you before you get a chance, they’re probably not interested anyway.

Be the first one to ask: “So, what do you do?”

⏰ How long do they speak?

When it’s your turn, talk only as long as your conversation partner, then ask another question.

🔑 Do they play it low-key?

Do they simply say what they do, or do they go straight to an expanded description or numerical results?

If they go low-key, you go low-key.

If they mention numbers, you can mention numbers.

🏆 If you’re anxious to bring the conversation to your awesome results, ask about their results first.

When the other person goes first, they’re sending signals about what they consider appropriate.

Take a clue and take it from there!

Last week on LinkedIn

“For me the bare feet are grounding. I'm connected to the Earth in a way that I cannot be any other way.” — Rhiannon Giddens

When you're tempted to brag by complaining about a big number:

👉 Look for opportunities to choose the Lesser of Two Brags

Everyone’s an expert these days:

👉 News flash: You’re not an expert just because you say you are

Here's to staying grounded and connected,
--lisa

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