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Today's tip is to brag about Akali. When you tell others about a coworker's

accomplishments, you will not only boost that person's confidence,

you will be seen as a person who is near great things that are happening.

For many of us, this focus on others feels a lot more authentic and doable than talking about

ourselves. But it does reflect well on us, too. Today's tip, like another this week,

comes from Daisy Dowling, founder and CEO of WorkParent, a coaching and consulting firm focused

on working parents and their employers. She is also the author of the book WorkParent,

the complete guide to succeeding on the job, staying true to yourself, and raising happy kids.

Dowling was a guest on the podcast Women at Work and this tip comes from that podcast.

Many of us, particularly women, have heard the advice that we need to talk more about our own

accomplishments. People do not just know the good work you are doing because everyone lives

in their own little worlds. However, I and I am sure many other people have trouble with this

advice because it can feel really unseemly to talk about yourself. You know, I know it's

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