Comments on: Book Review: BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/ advocacy for the job seeker Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » A Little Bit Of Kudos http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-128350 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » A Little Bit Of Kudos Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:31:23 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-128350 [...] If I don’t put it, however, I have friends and partners who get after me. And I guess it’s good form to show that YOU need to figure out how to brag about yourself! I guess I should go back and reread Brag! [...] [...] If I don’t put it, however, I have friends and partners who get after me. And I guess it’s good form to show that YOU need to figure out how to brag about yourself! I guess I should go back and reread Brag! [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Jason Alba… The Award Winner http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-61589 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Jason Alba… The Award Winner Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:11:40 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-61589 [...] I’m really not going to get all flowery about myself - it goes against the whole Brag! thing but hey, you already know me and don’t need to read my own words about how great I am…! So you can read about the award here, and now let me turn it around and talk about Dan. [...] [...] I’m really not going to get all flowery about myself – it goes against the whole Brag! thing but hey, you already know me and don’t need to read my own words about how great I am…! So you can read about the award here, and now let me turn it around and talk about Dan. [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » When I Endorse Things On My Blog… http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-61390 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » When I Endorse Things On My Blog… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:04:16 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-61390 [...] I have blogged about a number of books that I’ve read. I think it would be cool to make some money from promoting those books but I have not, even though I know many of you have bought some of them. I still think that every single person should read Never Eat Alone, Brag! and Career Distinction. I always promote those because they each helped me immensely - but here’s my dirty little secret - I rarely buy books… my local library is just too good and I read too many books to be able to afford them. [...] [...] I have blogged about a number of books that I’ve read. I think it would be cool to make some money from promoting those books but I have not, even though I know many of you have bought some of them. I still think that every single person should read Never Eat Alone, Brag! and Career Distinction. I always promote those because they each helped me immensely – but here’s my dirty little secret – I rarely buy books… my local library is just too good and I read too many books to be able to afford them. [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Who’s Buzzing You? http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-57559 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Who’s Buzzing You? Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:53:12 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-57559 [...] So, why does this fit in my blog? I’ve been thinking about it since the 3rd, when I read it on his very cool blog. I’ve blogged about Brag! by Peggy Klaus and the concept of figuring out how to communicate your unique value propositions. [...] [...] So, why does this fit in my blog? I’ve been thinking about it since the 3rd, when I read it on his very cool blog. I’ve blogged about Brag! by Peggy Klaus and the concept of figuring out how to communicate your unique value propositions. [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Yes, We All Hate Homework, But…. http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-45695 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Yes, We All Hate Homework, But…. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:56:22 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-45695 [...] For me, the hardest thing to do is come up with lasting, on-brand responses. I strongly recommend Brag! by Peggy Klaus and Career Distinction by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson. Of course, some of you will need coaching to really do a whiz-bang job. Don’t hesitate to look up one of my partners (you can see a partial list here, the ones that are certified brand strategists) to get expert coaching. [...] [...] For me, the hardest thing to do is come up with lasting, on-brand responses. I strongly recommend Brag! by Peggy Klaus and Career Distinction by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson. Of course, some of you will need coaching to really do a whiz-bang job. Don’t hesitate to look up one of my partners (you can see a partial list here, the ones that are certified brand strategists) to get expert coaching. [...]

]]> By: Karin H. http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-44383 Karin H. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:56:53 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-44383 Not on my wish-list anymore ;-) Ordered it now (and will get another bonus book with it - always like discounts ;-): "Get Slightly Famous: Become a Celebrity in Your Field and Attract More Business with Less Effort - by Steven Yoder Will let you know what I think (learn) from both books Karin H. Not on my wish-list anymore ;-) Ordered it now (and will get another bonus book with it – always like discounts ;-) : “Get Slightly Famous: Become a Celebrity in Your Field and Attract More Business with Less Effort – by Steven Yoder

Will let you know what I think (learn) from both books

Karin H.

]]> By: Karin H. http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-44381 Karin H. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:50:28 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-44381 Hi Jason Have put it on my wish lists straight away, so thanks for the tip. Always interested in being able to create a win-win situation (like Brandon says) through proper - or even subtle - promotion. Looking forward to read it. Karin H. (Keep it Simple Sweetheart, specially in business) Hi Jason

Have put it on my wish lists straight away, so thanks for the tip. Always interested in being able to create a win-win situation (like Brandon says) through proper – or even subtle – promotion.
Looking forward to read it.

Karin H. (Keep it Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » How To Be Cliche http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-43582 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » How To Be Cliche Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:28:15 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-43582 [...] So how do you become less cliche, and more interesting?? If this is your problem I recommend you go to the library and pick up Brag! If you don’t have time, figure out how you can incorporate really interesting stories into your communication. When I was at a convention recently and people asked “so what is JibberJobber” I started my response like this: “When I was laid off last year I used an Excel spreadsheet to manage my job search. When I got over 100 companies I outgrew what Excel could do for me… and I realized that all of this information would be great to really keep and grow during my career (since I’ll change jobs “every 3 - 5 years”). So… “ [...] [...] So how do you become less cliche, and more interesting?? If this is your problem I recommend you go to the library and pick up Brag! If you don’t have time, figure out how you can incorporate really interesting stories into your communication. When I was at a convention recently and people asked “so what is JibberJobber” I started my response like this: “When I was laid off last year I used an Excel spreadsheet to manage my job search. When I got over 100 companies I outgrew what Excel could do for me… and I realized that all of this information would be great to really keep and grow during my career (since I’ll change jobs “every 3 – 5 years”). So… “ [...]

]]> By: Brandon http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-42526 Brandon Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:41:32 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-42526 I think we need to be careful not to confuse branding and bragging with self-promotion. I believe the phrase "self-promotion" connotes a narcissitic, self-absorbed image. Personal Branding is about creating win-win situations; discovering opportunities for us to use our powers for good. I agree with Jason, BRAG! gives us the tools to brag appropriately. I think we need to be careful not to confuse branding and bragging with self-promotion. I believe the phrase “self-promotion” connotes a narcissitic, self-absorbed image. Personal Branding is about creating win-win situations; discovering opportunities for us to use our powers for good.

I agree with Jason, BRAG! gives us the tools to brag appropriately.

]]> By: Arjun Thomas http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/05/29/book-review-brag-the-art-of-tooting-your-own-horn-without-blowing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-41564 Arjun Thomas Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:00:54 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/647#comment-41564 Brilliant book, thanks for putting me on to it... Cheers, Arjun Thomas. Brilliant book, thanks for putting me on to it…

Cheers,
Arjun Thomas.

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