Goudreau, Jenna. "Will You Keep Your Job?" Forbes.com. 20 July 2009
Business psychologist and author of Ambition Is Not A Dirty Word, Debra Condren, Ph.D., says that every woman who seeks the credit she deserves feels she'll be seen as "selfish, greedy or the b-word."
It's also crucial that you share the good news. Business psychologist and author of Ambition Is Not A Dirty Word Debra Condren, Ph.D., says that every woman who seeks the credit she deserves feels she'll be seen as "selfish, greedy or the b-word." But she believes that always, and particularly now, women should be letting their bosses know of their accomplishments and value to the company.
She suggests keeping a running file of success stories and praise received from clients and hard numbers that evidence success, and send them to the boss by e-mail as they occur. If "boasting" makes you anxious, share stories with your managers and colleagues about how you conquered a difficult client or project. This will get across how capable you are; by providing interest and humor, it won't make you feel like you're being overly confident.
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