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Blow your own horn without being a blowhard

By Penelope Patsuris November 12, 2007: 2:29 PM ET

In her Nov. 12 Ask Annie column Fortune's Anne Fisher describes how difficult it can be for some people to boast about their accomplishments at work. How easy (or not) is it to get recognized where you work? Have you managed to take credit for a job well done without coming across as a know-it-all? How did you do it?

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