Cultural Perspectives on Confidence
- Differentiate between arrogance and confidence with humility.
- Understand the distinctions between arrogance, smugness, and confidence to convey a genuine sense of self-assurance without disregarding or disrespecting others.
Defining Arrogance, Smugness, and Egotism
- Understand the differences between egotistical, selfish, self-absorbed, and confident behaviors.
- Balance being confident and self-focused with awareness of others’ perceptions.
Balancing Confidence and Likeability
- Recognize the cultural impact on how confidence affects likability.
- Balance confidence with likable traits like kindness and genuine interest in others.
Exploring Vulnerability
- Use vulnerability to build authentic connections and showcase your true self.
- Combine vulnerability and authority to enhance credibility.
Practicing Vulnerability
- Allow others to see your imperfections to strengthen relationships.
- Balance self-deprecation with showcasing strengths to demonstrate confidence.
Mastering Confident Vulnerability
- Embrace vulnerability to build trust and deepen connections.
- Confident vulnerability aids in demonstrating credibility and humanity.
Experts Mentioned:
Brené Brown
Dr. Robert Cialdini
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