How highly successful people talk about their accomplishments—without annoying coworkers or sounding like narcissists
"You don't need to choose between humility and visibility," says executive coach Melody Wilding. How to take credit without annoying your coworkers.
TL;DR
- Start by acknowledging colleagues with 'we' before detailing personal contributions with 'I' to foster collaboration and ensure individual impact is recognized.
- Provide context by speaking to the scale of accomplishments, including the number of people affected, budget size, or reach, to illustrate significance.
- Highlight invisible work, such as decision-making processes, relationship building, and proactive problem-solving, to showcase judgment and strategic thinking.
- Connect personal achievements directly to company goals to demonstrate overall business support and clarify the relevance of contributions.