self-promotion
noun
self-pro·mo·tion
ˌself-prə-ˈmō-shən 
plural self-promotions
: the act of furthering one's own growth, advancement, or prosperity : the promotion of oneself
didn't try to disguise his self-promotion
self-promoter
noun
plural self-promoters
a self-promoter who never mentioned his teammates in interviews
They both worked tirelessly on the project and never thought about bringing attention to themselves. They weren't self-promoters …
—
Jim Lambert
Jim Lambert
self-promoting
adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician
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Patterns of manipulation, excessive self-promotion, grandiosity or a noticeable lack of empathy are often indicators that a leader may be operating from a darker place.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Leaders must adapt and be free to act outside of institutional norms, especially those tied to a selfish cycle of self-promotion and government social experiments rather than the effectiveness of the DoD.
S.L. Nelson has served from the tactical to strategic level as a military officer.
—S.l. Nelson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
For President-elect Donald Trump, that should offer a good opportunity to summon his instincts for development — and self-promotion — to get America building again.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2024
However, there’s also evidence of a gender gap in self-promotion.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Leaders must adapt and be free to act outside of institutional norms, especially those tied to a selfish cycle of self-promotion and government social experiments rather than the effectiveness of the DoD.
S.L. Nelson has served from the tactical to strategic level as a military officer.
—S.l. Nelson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
For President-elect Donald Trump, that should offer a good opportunity to summon his instincts for development — and self-promotion — to get America building again.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2024
However, there’s also evidence of a gender gap in self-promotion.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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