Monday, September 25, 2017

eTip#665 How Great Leaders Develop Confidence

How Great Leaders Develop Confidence


September 25, 2017
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confidenceWhen you think of an ineffective leader, a lack of confidence may be one of the first characteristics that comes to mind. A confident leader instills confidence in their team. Their assertive nature and ability to make decisions with conviction is what makes their subordinates trust them. That level of confidence can help you build your own career by leaps and bounds too! Developing a self-assured rapport can start far before you ever enter leadership role. Without confidence, you can expect uncertainty across the board. The good news is, self-assurance is something that can be learned.
Start by recognizing the difference between arrogance and confidence
Most people feel put off by huge egos. Boastful behavior may look similar to confidence but it often translates as nasty case of overcompensation. A haughty attitude can actually shake the confidence of your subordinates, and leave a sour taste in the mouths of peers. Neither of these outcomes are conducive to a healthy team dynamic. Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance from your appreciation of your own qualities. With true confidence, external reminders aren’t required because it is a belief that comes from within.
Stop overvaluing others while undervaluing yourself
Do you have the tendency to assume that everyone in the room has it together more than you do? You may live silently live with the belief that everyone knows more, or is smarter than you are. This mentality is not uncommon. However, if not remedied, it can and will shake your confidence. Never underestimate your own intelligence or overestimate the intelligence of others. When it comes to reaching success, interest and enthusiasm can take you much further than any level innate intelligence. Concentrate on your assets and your own talents instead of focusing on where you fall short. Learning to effectively manage your thinking this way will equip you with confidence in any setting.
Work on your weaknesses
It’s easy to tell someone to focus on their strengths, but when we have weaknesses that hinder our performance, our confidence takes a blow. Don’t allow your shortcomings to define you. We all have weaknesses! Instead of merely obsessing over what you don’t do well, acknowledge your weaknesses but take the necessary strides to improve upon them in the process. Feeling prepared, competent and capable will evoke confidence in how you carry ourselves instead of allowing your shortcomings to cripple you.
Give yourself kudos
Agonizing over our failures is natural part of human nature. Shake things ups and keep track of your daily successes by creating a check list of tasks you complete each day. This will act as a visual reminder of your productivity and your value. Start to create a narrative in your head that shows you how well you perform. This will enable to you have more confidence in your decisions.
Finding a healthy level of confidence requires a great deal of self-awareness. The Dale Carnegie Training Courses can bring you closer to acquiring the self-belief that can move your career forward.

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