Interruptions
Interruptions are a way of subtly dominating conversations. We may be unaware of doing this because we are used to it. We may be interrupting when:
- We don’t like to hear what the other person is sharing.
- We can’t wait to make our point.
- We already know what they are going to say.
By interrupting someone, we may think that we are moving ahead in the conversation, but we may be moving away in the relationship.
“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” — Ralph G. Nichols
Believing in people
Leaders put faith in the people they work with. Being willing to give a person a chance, when the person shows genuine interest in demonstrating their capabilities goes a long way. They demand performance and still have faith that the person can do it. Such leaders have no dearth of attracting good talent.
“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Confidence
Confidence is misunderstood. Confidence is not being boastful or flamboyant. It goes beyond “I know it all.”, “I have more than you.”, “I am more than you.” Confidence is not a personality trait or a feeling but a choice. It is a choice that you are willing to figure this out somehow, you are willing to handle this situation.
“Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.” — Peter T. McIntyre