Growth and Success: BRAGGING is Not a Dirty Word, It's A Path to OPPORTUNITY with Legend Lisa Bragg

Growth and Success: BRAGGING is Not a Dirty Word, It's A Path to OPPORTUNITY with Legend Lisa Bragg

Author: Howie Chan, Influence Strategist @ The Behavioring Company August 19, 2025 Duration: 1:10:52
How Can I help you? Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps? Check out my Personal Brand Checklist. In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Lisa Bragg, a strategic visibility expert, a former broadcast journalist turned entrepreneur, and author of Bragging Rights. They delve into how great work won't speak for itself and how self-advocacy is the superpower that will allow you to be seen, to influence, lead, and create lasting impact. The discussion emphasizes that if you're not bragging or self-promoting, you're getting left behind. Lisa provides us with your roadmap out of hiding. She shares easy first steps and strategies to start bragging the right way, the pitfalls to avoid on your path to standing out, and gives you the push you need to start advocating for yourself today. Episode Breakdown: 03:26 The value of sparkle and showing up with shine, shimmer, and bravery 08:21 The evolution of the word brag into something negative 10:10 The biggest lie we've been told about bragging 10:55 What makes bragging either icky or not 15:04 When bragging goes wrong 17:33 Easy first steps to start bragging the right way 22:08 Lisa guides Howie through reaching potential podcasting guests 27:43 Self-promotion, effectively reaching out cold, and opening doors 33:42 The importance of amplifying what you're doing again and again 38:22 Overcoming internal barriers to bragging 39:58 Why your work won't speak for itself 43:48 The risks and rewards of standing out 46:05 Don't humble brag, do this instead 49:21 The power of sharing the story behind everything 52:16 Stop holding back, start advocating for yourself today 56:06 How to avoid over-bragging 57:42 Always think of your audience and don't make things up 1:02:34 Find the shortcut to your future through self-advocacy 1:07:08 A letter to Lisa Bragg’s younger self From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Instagram Get the book, Bragging Rights. Catch up with my interview with Fotini Iconomopoulos. Legendary Quotes: “ It's not a Me, Me, Me journey when we are doing bragging and self-promoting. It's really how do I make sure that people know where I am of service and then how do I bring other people along the way.” – Lisa Bragg “ You don't have to constantly start something brand new all the time. We don't have to have a million ideas. We can just even have one really solid idea. And be known for that over and over again. That'll give you influence.” – Lisa Bragg Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Howie Chan hosts Influence Anyone, a conversation that digs into the practical mechanics of persuasion and personal change. Rather than abstract theory, this podcast focuses on applied influence psychology, translating research and real-world experience into actionable strategies. Episodes feature dialogues with leading experts and practitioners, dissecting the subtle psychological forces that shape both internal motivation and external agreement. You’ll hear discussions on mastering your own mindset and habits alongside concrete methods for branding, storytelling, and negotiation. The aim is to move from insight to implementation, turning behavioral science into reliable playbooks for leadership and persuasion. Covering intersections of science, business, marketing, and social dynamics, the podcast provides a nuanced look at how influence operates in various arenas of life. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the principles that drive decision-making, equipping them to navigate professional challenges and personal goals with greater clarity. The tone is exploratory and detailed, prioritizing depth over quick fixes. By examining the hidden architecture of influence, Howie Chan creates a resource for anyone looking to understand the why behind effective action and communication. This is a place where academic findings meet street-level practice, all dedicated to creating more meaningful and effective outcomes.
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