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Confidence: The Cornerstone of Credibility

April 11, 2024 by Colin Gautrey

Influence isn’t solely about being heard; it’s about being believed. And at the crux of believability lies robust confidence. When we exude confidence, we lend weight and credibility to our words, making our messages more impactful and persuasive. It serves as an implicit endorsement, suggesting that if we are so assured in our stance, there must be merit to it. However, this confidence must be genuine, stemming from knowledge, experience, and self-belief. In a world rife with information, it’s the confident voices that rise above the din, shaping narratives and leading with authenticity.

Read: Robust Confidence  (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)

 


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