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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building, and golajiving. This

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<v Speaker 1>is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host Paul

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<v Speaker 1>Fello Aledo.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello everyone, and welcome to the seven Minute Leadership Podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>It's episode two eighty eight. Today we're talking about the

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<v Speaker 2>illusion of confidence. Leaders are often expected to be the

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<v Speaker 2>most confident person in the room, But what if that

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<v Speaker 2>confidence is just a well crafted illusion, and more importantly,

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<v Speaker 2>what happens when leaders fall for their own illusion. So

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<v Speaker 2>let's talk about the mask of over confidence. Confidence is

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<v Speaker 2>essential in leadership. It inspires trust, motivates teams, and drives

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<v Speaker 2>decision making. But there's a fine line between true confidence

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<v Speaker 2>in the illusion of confidence, where leaders appear self assured

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<v Speaker 2>but lack the substance to back it up. Some leaders

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<v Speaker 2>mistake over confidence for strength. They dismiss feedback, make impulsive decisions,

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<v Speaker 2>and ignore the warning signs of failure. They believe that

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<v Speaker 2>if they act confident enough, others will follow. But confidence

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<v Speaker 2>without confidence is a dangerous game. Next is hollow confidence

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<v Speaker 2>versus true confidence. Hollow confidence is built on appearance rather

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<v Speaker 2>than ability. Leaders who rely on it may speak in

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<v Speaker 2>absolutes without facts to support their claims, avoid challenges that

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<v Speaker 2>might expose their weaknesses, and shut down opposing viewpoints instead

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<v Speaker 2>of engaging in discussions. True confidence, on the other hand,

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<v Speaker 2>comes from experience, preparation, and a willingness to admit when

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<v Speaker 2>you don't have all the answers. Strong leaders don't need

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<v Speaker 2>to fake it. They're secure enough to ask questions, seek input,

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<v Speaker 2>and make informed decisions. So how do you avoid the

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<v Speaker 2>illusion of confidence? Stay curious. Confident leaders aren't afraid to ask,

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<v Speaker 2>what if I'm wrong? They welcome learning and growth, and

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<v Speaker 2>they seek honest feedback. Surround yourself with people who will

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<v Speaker 2>challenge you, not just agree with you, and admit mistakes quickly.

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<v Speaker 2>Owning mistakes doesn't make you weak. It shows you're strong

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<v Speaker 2>enough to course correct and let results speak. Instead of

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<v Speaker 2>trying to appear confident, focus on delivering real, measurable outcomes.

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<v Speaker 2>The illusion of confidence might work in the short term

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<v Speaker 2>and in certain situations, but it eventually crumbles under pressure.

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<v Speaker 2>Real leadership isn't about looking confident, It's about being capable.

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<v Speaker 2>Don't put on the mask of over confidence and watch

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<v Speaker 2>out for the hollow confidence trap. Confidence is always more

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<v Speaker 2>than appearance in being a smooth talker. When you prioritize

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<v Speaker 2>confidence over appearance, true confidence naturally follows. And if you

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<v Speaker 2>have a ton of free leadership resources for you to download.

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<v Speaker 2>This has been the seven minute leadership podcast and I

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<v Speaker 2>thank you for listening.

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<v Speaker 1>For more, Paul fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot com.