Speaker 1: Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of
Speaker 1: performance through strong human relations, team building, and golajiving. This
Speaker 1: is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host Paul
Speaker 1: Fello Aledo.
Speaker 2: Hello everyone, and welcome to the seven Minute Leadership Podcast.
Speaker 2: It's episode two eighty eight. Today we're talking about the
Speaker 2: illusion of confidence. Leaders are often expected to be the
Speaker 2: most confident person in the room, But what if that
Speaker 2: confidence is just a well crafted illusion, and more importantly,
Speaker 2: what happens when leaders fall for their own illusion. So
Speaker 2: let's talk about the mask of over confidence. Confidence is
Speaker 2: essential in leadership. It inspires trust, motivates teams, and drives
Speaker 2: decision making. But there's a fine line between true confidence
Speaker 2: in the illusion of confidence, where leaders appear self assured
Speaker 2: but lack the substance to back it up. Some leaders
Speaker 2: mistake over confidence for strength. They dismiss feedback, make impulsive decisions,
Speaker 2: and ignore the warning signs of failure. They believe that
Speaker 2: if they act confident enough, others will follow. But confidence
Speaker 2: without confidence is a dangerous game. Next is hollow confidence
Speaker 2: versus true confidence. Hollow confidence is built on appearance rather
Speaker 2: than ability. Leaders who rely on it may speak in
Speaker 2: absolutes without facts to support their claims, avoid challenges that
Speaker 2: might expose their weaknesses, and shut down opposing viewpoints instead
Speaker 2: of engaging in discussions. True confidence, on the other hand,
Speaker 2: comes from experience, preparation, and a willingness to admit when
Speaker 2: you don't have all the answers. Strong leaders don't need
Speaker 2: to fake it. They're secure enough to ask questions, seek input,
Speaker 2: and make informed decisions. So how do you avoid the
Speaker 2: illusion of confidence? Stay curious. Confident leaders aren't afraid to ask,
Speaker 2: what if I'm wrong? They welcome learning and growth, and
Speaker 2: they seek honest feedback. Surround yourself with people who will
Speaker 2: challenge you, not just agree with you, and admit mistakes quickly.
Speaker 2: Owning mistakes doesn't make you weak. It shows you're strong
Speaker 2: enough to course correct and let results speak. Instead of
Speaker 2: trying to appear confident, focus on delivering real, measurable outcomes.
Speaker 2: The illusion of confidence might work in the short term
Speaker 2: and in certain situations, but it eventually crumbles under pressure.
Speaker 2: Real leadership isn't about looking confident, It's about being capable.
Speaker 2: Don't put on the mask of over confidence and watch
Speaker 2: out for the hollow confidence trap. Confidence is always more
Speaker 2: than appearance in being a smooth talker. When you prioritize
Speaker 2: confidence over appearance, true confidence naturally follows. And if you
Speaker 2: haven't done so yet, please five star review the show
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Speaker 2: This has been the seven minute leadership podcast and I
Speaker 2: thank you for listening.
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