When I was growing up, the thought of tooting your own horn had a negative connotation. People that did that were “full of themselves”, all they wanted to do was talk about themselves. However, I have been very open about the shifts I have been making personally. I also do not feel like I am alone. It seems as though the whole world is going through some major shifts due to many reasons both personally and globally.

One of the major shifts I have had is understanding that self promotion is not a bad thing. In fact, not only is it a good thing, but it is necessary to survive in climates like we are living in today. Now, no one likes someone that talks about themselves all the time, that just gets annoying. But if someone asks me what I do for a living, I am very proud to share what I do. If I happen to overhear someone talking about a problem I know I can help them with, I have no problem giving them my card and letting them know I can help if they would like it.

I am very open about the fact that I am not pushy, but I feel it is important for people to know what I do. Wouldn’t you rather do business with someone you know than someone you don’t?

Very similar for those of you who have a job, do not be bashful about sharing with your boss your accomplishments. You have worked very hard and your boss may not know all that you have done if you do not share it with them. Again, I have to caution about being obnoxious, but you will know the line not to cross.

It is okay to toot your own horn if you do it in the right way at the right time. You know how hard you have worked, you know how good you are at what you do, why shouldn’t the rest of the world? You are giving them the gift of knowledge. Own it!