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STROKE THEIR NARCISSISM
All Egos Need a Little Love
People never get tired of talking about themselves.
—MY AUNT ROZ
Let’s be honest. We all want to be appreciated for our greatness. You’re not seeking praise (we have a chapter on that) or a task-based thank you (there’s a chapter about that as well). What we are talking about here is acknowledgment of what you have contributed over time, the history you have with the company, the pioneering research you have done, the importance of your role or your experience in the sector.
This desire for recognition may be close to the surface, or it may be your guilty secret. Although you “should” be ...
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