Mistake #18 Shrinking
We undervalue and lessen our credibility when we place the word “just” ahead of our title, accomplishments and attributes. From an early age, women generally speaking are taught to focus on the needs of others vs promoting their own interests. Speak up!
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Confident Career Woman
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01/22/20 at 9:10PM UTC
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WOW! Thank you for serving and I’m so grateful you’re no longer “shrinking.”
Leader229317
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01/22/20 at 4:42PM UTC
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Such a great point! I have said this too many times about my time in the military. When asked if I retired from the service (served the minimum 20 years), I’ve said “no I just served 8 years”. I will never say that again!