Naming myself, (updating my bio) was painful. But thanks to Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter‘s gold-digging tutelage, it's done.
My favorite line in the bio paraphrases my 12 year-old daughter. After watching me interact with a friend, she said, “Mom, I know what your genius is — you help ideas grow.” Oddly, when one of my children says I have a talent, it feels more real.
Even so, when I received the first draft back from Jacqui, I couldn't read what she'd written.
“Why?” my husband asked, “Are you embarrassed?”
Kind of. Yes. Like a beautiful robe or cloak that is a bit too fine.
But alas, I must.
Can you say your name?
Or would you rather stay unknown?
Can you show your face?
Or are you fearful of it shown?
— Stevie Wonder
If I won't say my name, how can I expect others to?
What about you?
As you encourage those around you, especially your children, to be competent out loud and on paper, are you leading by example?
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P.S. You can read my new bio here.
P.P.S. Let it be noted I connected with Jacqui via Twitter; loving the quote from Vala Afshar “The web is the new resume and social networks serve as mass references.”