#183: How to Build the Confidence of a Lion from Harry Karydes

Introduction

Today in the "People Skills" newsletter, we're sharing with you a great learning resource from Harry Karydes, whose soft skills website, "The Extra Mile", we would put at the top of our favourite micro-learning resources (after ours at Manage Train Learn, of course!).

At the end of this newsletter, we'll give you a link to a ton-load of one-page worksheets from Harry on practically every soft skill under the sun.

(You can download 10 and you'll have to subscribe but, hey, it's well worth it for what you'll learn for FREE.)

But first, for our newsletter today, we want to focus on a post from Harry called "How to Build the Confidence of a Lion".

This is a simple, easy-to-read, but very powerful set of actions that will turn you from a shrinking violet to a magnificent sunflower.

Lion-like confidence will enable you to enhance your leadership presence, improve your ability to influence others, and help you navigate challenges with grace.

And here are the 9 steps...

01. Master Your Mindset

Believe in your ability to succeed. Confidence starts with self-belief. Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with empowering beliefs.

Learn how to master your mindset with this video: "The 3 Mindsets of Highly Successful People" from The Art of Improvement.

02. Prepare Relentlessly

Confidence comes from knowing you’re prepared. Whether it’s a presentation, meeting, or negotiation, thorough preparation ensures you’re never caught off-guard.

Learn how to prepare relentlessly with this video: "Planning Your Next Presentation Is As Easy As ABC" from Deborah Grayson.

03. Practice Assertiveness

Learn to communicate your needs and ideas clearly and respectfully. Assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive; it’s about respecting yourself and others.

Learn how to practice assertiveness with this video: "Eliminate Your Self-Consciousness Through Service" from Alexa Fischer.

04. Embrace Failure

View failures as stepping stones to success. Each setback is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger, much like a lion learning to hunt.

Learn how to embrace failure with this video: "Take Success to Your Heart and Failures to Your Head" from Positive Revolution.

05. Use Confident Body Language

Adopt a posture that exudes confidence. Stand tall, make eye contact, and use open gestures. Your body can convince your mind to feel more confident.

Learn how to use confident body language with this video: "3 Body Language Secrets to Stop Bullying" from Dan O'Connor.

06. Expand Your Comfort Zone

Regularly challenge yourself with new experiences. Each challenge you overcome builds confidence.

Learn how to expand your comfort zone with this video: "Your Success Lives Outside Your Comfort Zone" from Conor Neill.

07. Celebrate Small Wins

Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. These victories accumulate and build your confidence over time.

Learn how to celebrate small wins with this video: "Appreciate Success" from Front Line Leadership.

08. Seek Feedback

Use constructive feedback to improve and grow. Welcoming feedback shows confidence in your ability to change and adapt.

Learn how to seek feedback with this video: "How to Give Feedback - Behaviours vs Descriptors" from Joe Mull.

09. Surround Yourself with Supporters

Build a network of people who encourage and believe in you. Their support will bolster your confidence during tough times.

Learn how to surround yourself with supporters with this video: "What Makes a Great Team" from Penguin Random House Audio.

What Next?

When they see other people who exude confidence, many people wish they had been born with the same quality.

But the truth is that none of us are born confident.

Those who have the confidence of a lion stand out because they have learnt how to have it.

And, if you follow Harry Karydes' strategies, you can too. Just practise his steps.

And remember that, on Manage Train Learn, we have a huge wealth of material on confidence too, all waiting for you to view and download.

So, finally, as promised, here is the link to the many resources on "The Extra Mile": https://lnkd.in/gaewRGyj or https://harry-karydes.ck.page/1ca39be099.

Thank you for reading this "People Skills" newsletter from Manage Train Learn. We wish you good luck in your learning.