During this wonderful season of Thanksgiving, as I pondered all the amazing things for which I’m grateful, I wondered “Is the gratitude we feel influenced by the confidence we possess?” The short answer is “Yes.” Let’s examine the various levels … Continued
When you find yourself reluctant to tackle a project is it a sign that you lack confidence? Not necessarily. Here are some other possible explanations: Fighting nature It may be that your reluctance stems from the fact that you’re trying … Continued
What separates a confident leader from the rest of the pack? Why is it that some leaders make it look so easy and others struggle for every result? Fears Let’s look for the answer to these questions in the fears … Continued
Are you confident enough to ask for what you want? I recently spoke to a group of people who are between jobs. Understandably their focus is on positioning themselves to be attractive to employers during the interview process. But is … Continued
Whenever I hear the word facts, I cringe. What exactly is a fact? If surveyed, I’m sure that the vast majority of people would answer that a fact is “something indisputable and immutable.” Interestingly scientists rarely, if ever, use the … Continued
One of the things I love about confidence is that it allows me to be different in ways others appreciate. I’m often told: “You don’t think like other people do. You look at the world differently than other people do. … Continued
We’re all familiar with the concept of creating a bigger pie so that everyone is better off, but what does that have to do with confidence? The simple answer is…everything. Confident people People who are confident, who trust in their … Continued
Are you conscious of your confidence? Those who confess that they lack confidence obviously aren’t. They fail to recognize that there are tasks they tackle without hesitation because they know what needs to be done. Let’s explore this dichotomy so … Continued
What does it say about us when we ask for help? Do we give the impression of strength or weakness? Confidence or insecurity? Awareness or cluelessness? A matter of perspective Interestingly, it seems that our perception depends upon whether we’re … Continued
While anger and confidence may seem like strange bedfellows, there is a connection that can make you more effective in your dealings with others. Anger misunderstood By and large the expression of anger is frowned upon. We don’t like being … Continued