Brag+--+The+Art+of+Tooting+Your+Own+Horn+Without+Blowing+It

One Conference, One Book: CSLA members have recommended the book, "//**Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It**//" by Peggy Klaus of Berkeley, CA. This is ideal for members because we tend to be modest. This book shows us:
 * Subtle ways to share our talents without sounding smug or rehearsed.
 * Gives us a fun, new vocabulary: brag bites, bragologues, brag bag, bragging campaign...
 * How to harness the power of voice mail, e-mail (add Facebook and Twitter) to effectively "techno-brag"
 * Tons of examples.

Order or borrow your copy today! It is an easy, yet thought-provoking read. Used copies are available for <[|$5 on Amazon].

Get started. Add your highlights and comments: p. x14 - Create a "bragologue" of your self. Tell a short story. Personalize your message. p. xviii - "//its those who visibly take credit for accomplishments who are rewarded with promotions and gem assignments//." p. 2 - "good self-promoters...are always planting seeds for the future." Show up **prepared**. Value face time with others and **have stories ready to break through the verbal clutter**. p. 10 - especially for librarians! "**//Myth #4: I don't have time to brag; People will do it for me//**." Don't count on it. There's no substitute for **you**.

Start your own **Bragging Campaign** Step #1: EVERY DAY, remind yourself of 4 things:
 * 1) Your Name
 * 2) Your Title
 * 3) Your Responsibilities
 * 4) Positive things you are accomplishing right now.