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What’s your first reaction when someone acknowledges you in a big way?

For instance, “Wow! What you did was truly amazing!” or “I admire you so much, and aspire to be more like you!”

Do you think to yourself, “Yes! I AM truly amazing and deserve her admiration!” or is your instinct to deflect, downplay, or do whatever it takes to remove yourself from beneath the brightly shining spotlight?

I ask this question because there are plenty of businesswomen (and perhaps some men) who fall into the latter group, who for whatever reason shy away from deserved recognition.

With success comes some time in the spotlight, where many women blossom like a flower in the sun. There’s really no way to completely avoid it, and honestly, why would you want to?