My Festivus Grievances About Online Comments and Self-Promotion
Studies show that the more you toot your own horn, the more negatively you're evaluated: Self-promoters are not only less liked, but also earn lower salaries and fewer promotions. Bragging about yourself violates norms of modesty and politeness -- and if you were really competent, your work would speak for itself.
Adam Grant, Contributor
Wharton professor and author of GIVE AND TAKE and ORIGINALS