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Episode #032: Bragging Rights with Lisa Bragg

June 28, 2023 Ignition Creativity Season 2 Episode 32
Episode #032: Bragging Rights with Lisa Bragg
Ignite Creativity with Marysia Czarski
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Ignite Creativity with Marysia Czarski
Episode #032: Bragging Rights with Lisa Bragg
Jun 28, 2023 Season 2 Episode 32
Ignition Creativity

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

Support the Show.

Show Notes

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

Support the Show.