Accept the compliment
Lorraine K. Lee
Corporate Keynote Speaker & Trainer | LinkedIn Learning, Stanford CSP Instructor | Ex-Founding Editor at LinkedIn, Prezi | Author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career (Wiley 2025)
Hi Reader,
I used to struggle with accepting compliments. Whenever someone praised my work, I’d quickly brush it off with, “Oh, it wasn’t a big deal, no worries.” It felt like the humble, non-braggy thing to do, but over time, I realized it was undermining my contributions and making me seem less confident.
How you respond to compliments can significantly impact how others perceive you. Don’t miss this opportunity to acknowledge your work in an authentic and genuine way.
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Here are a few scripts to try the next time you receive a compliment:
Compliment: “Great job on the presentation!”
Your response: “Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful!”
Compliment: “You handled that situation really well.”
Response: “Thanks, I really appreciate you taking the time to share that feedback. It was a difficult situation but I’m happy we got through it!”
Compliment: “Your work on this project has been fantastic.”
Response: “Thank you, I’m really proud of what we achieved!”
Don’t forget: Even a simple “thank you” is enough, as long as you say it in a genuine way and with a positive attitude. :)
For even more communication fixes, download this cheat sheet to 10x your communication at work. Have you tried any of these? Let me know by leaving a comment.
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4 个月Lorraine K. Lee I hope you accept this compliment. Thank you so much for inspiring me, and only continuing to encourage me, through your words. I truly feel inadequate, as you have helped me so much. I'm so glad that I'e also subscribed to your newsletters.
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4 个月This is fantastic advice, Lorraine K. Lee! Do you have any tips for gracefully deflecting compliments when working as part of a team?
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4 个月I am sure this one will help many people today! Lorraine K. Lee
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4 个月Thanks for sharing Lorraine K. Lee
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4 个月I guarantee there are so many people who will love this tip Lorraine! I used to always downplay them, but a simple thank you is a wonderful starting point ??