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Atiba’s Musings 🤓

Why Compliments Make You Uncomfortable (The Real Reason) | Networking With Impact

This past weekend in Chicago at the IBCP annual event, I was on stage talking about something I’m truly passionate about the art and science of networking. And I asked one question that stirred up way more buzz than I expected.

See, most people network all wrong. They network for leads or contacts. But real networking? It’s about becoming top of mind about letting people fall in love with who you are.

And that leads to the real question: Who are they falling in love with?

To help the audience dig into that, I shared three questions:
1️⃣ What do you love to do outside of work?
2️⃣ Where do you love to help people?
3️⃣ And this last one, the one that hit hardest, What is one compliment you’ve received that made you feel uncomfortable?

That last question stopped people in their tracks. Because often, that uncomfortable compliment is a mirror, showing you something true about yourself that you haven’t yet accepted or embraced. Maybe it’s your voice. Your presence. Your kindness. Your confidence. Whatever it is, that reflection might just be the part of you that others already see… and it’s time you saw it too.

So I’ll ask you the same thing:
👉 What’s one compliment you’ve received that made you feel uncomfortable?

▶️ Watch the full video on my channel for the deeper story, and if it resonates, don’t forget to subscribe and hit reply to this email to share your thoughts. I’d love to hear from you.

The Delegation Trap 📕

When leaders lack self-awareness, delegation turns into control. And control kills creativity.

The Delegation Trap isn’t just about getting work off your plate, it’s about understanding what you’re truly meant to do and letting others thrive in their lane.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The C.A.S.E. Method for clear, conscious delegation

• 7 hidden beliefs that make you self-sabotage your team

• Why “80% good enough” is the key to freedom

• How I delegated 200+ tasks without losing control — or clarity

👉 Learn how self-awareness transforms not just your leadership, but your life.

Bonus Insight 🎁

Are you building relationships or just collecting contacts?

In my latest LinkedIn post, I share how true networking starts with self-awareness, not self-promotion.

When you know who you are, you stop trying to “sell” yourself — and start connecting with the right people naturally.

👉 Read the full post and follow me on LinkedIn for more reflections on self-awareness, leadership, and authentic growth.

What We’re Building with AI 🤖

📽️ TrueMD Institute - Freedom 30™ Tracker

This week, we turned a massive 120-day medical launch checklist into an interactive AI-powered tracker. Why? Because tools don’t create clarity — clarity creates progress.

Our insight? AI works best when you know yourself. When you’re clear on your goals, tools like GenSpark or Bolt.new amplify your focus. Without self-awareness, they just amplify chaos.

We built the Freedom 30 Launch App to make that clarity visible, one intentional step at a time.

👉 Watch the behind-the-scenes video and subscribe to my channel for more on how self-awareness drives real results in business and tech.

Relentless

Grover’s book is all about inner mastery — the kind that starts with self-awareness. You can’t perform at your highest level if you don’t understand what drives you, triggers you, or holds you back.

My favorite takeaway: “You can’t be relentless if you’re lying to yourself.”

👉 A must-read if you’re learning to stop hiding from your strengths and start owning them fully.

Tool Spotlight 🛠

Restream

In networking, presence is everything — and Restream helps you be everywhere authentically. 

Stream live to multiple platforms at once, engage with your audience in real time, and build genuine connection instead of fragmented attention.

👉 Use it to share your message clearly and connect with your audience confidently.

Community 👥

Are you enjoying this issue so far?

Every week, leaders come together here to grow not just in business — but in self-awareness.

We’re building a community of people who understand that networking isn’t about collecting cards; it’s about connecting consciousness.

👉 Join us and start growing with people who see and support the real you.

Share This Issue 📤

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Forward this issue and remind them: Real relationships start with self-awareness — not strategy.

👉 Follow me @atibadesouza for more insights on leadership, growth, and authentic connection.