Where’s the line?

Written By Mindy Muller

How much should we toot our own horn? In this world of social media I wonder where we cross the line of self-promotion-gone-wild. Proverbs 27:2 says "Don't brag about yourself. Let others praise you." Two questions come to mind: (1) How many of us spend too much time bragging about ourselves? We might "humblebrag" with the "I am so honored to be recognized..." or "I can't believe I got this award..." Or some may be even more blatant with our self-tooting. How much self-promotion is ok? Tough question. (2) How much time do we spend lifting others up? If we are supposed to let others praise us then how much time can we spend praising others? Can I share an accomplishment of another? Can I notice what others are doing that is fantastic and extraordinary and share THAT on social media? Perhaps we should spend some time bragging on the behalf of others. Food for thought on this December day....

-Mindy Muller, CFRE, President/CEO of CDP

Mindy Muller

EDUCATE. SUPPORT. DEVELOP. CONNECT. CDP helps communities thrive. Through innovative and strategic partnerships with nonprofits, local government, educational institutions and community-based businesses, CDP works through community stakeholders to make communities places where everyone can thrive. Through our team of professionals we have helped thousands of organizations build their capacity to better serve their communities by providing innovative solutions to unique community development challenges.

Specialties include nonprofit capacity building; affordable housing solutions; community development strategies; and, social enterprise and entrepreneurship

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