Listen "Confidence vs. Arrogance"
Episode Synopsis
Confidence and arrogance are VERY different things. They are both emotions, but come from different mindsets, and look very different.
AND YET. :) We sometimes confuse them. We think that our confidence will come across as arrogance. We also often think of arrogance as all bad, and judge it harshly in ourselves and others.
Today on Joyful Leader, we’re breaking down each of these emotions. We’ll talk about their differences, why a nuanced understanding of them is important, and how to tell them apart for yourself.
Thanks for listening.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Mindset by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.
I Don’t Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real
Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.
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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored
Photograph by Vivian Johnson
Design by Deena Rutter
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
AND YET. :) We sometimes confuse them. We think that our confidence will come across as arrogance. We also often think of arrogance as all bad, and judge it harshly in ourselves and others.
Today on Joyful Leader, we’re breaking down each of these emotions. We’ll talk about their differences, why a nuanced understanding of them is important, and how to tell them apart for yourself.
Thanks for listening.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Mindset by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.
I Don’t Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real
Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.
Help other people find exactly what they’re looking for — take two minutes to rate and review Joyful Leader. Give the podcast 5 stars and a one-sentence (or more) review. I appreciate you in advance. And so will the people who find the show. (Find the show in Apple Podcasts from your phone, and scroll to the rate/review section below the episodes.)
Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored
Photograph by Vivian Johnson
Design by Deena Rutter
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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