From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership

BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE

Developing true self-confidence is not just about learning to speak up. It's also about developing greater competency in areas in which you lack ability or confidence, the places in which you are out of your comfort zone and feel very vulnerable. With true self-confidence, no matter your level or position in the organization, you can minimize your agony over feeling inadequate or unsure, and maximize your chance of success as you handle current and future challenges. Start with self-reflection, which enables you to identify your strengths and weaknesses; then you can devise a plan to overcome the challenges and gain competence in the areas in which you have some weaknesses.

Without true self-confidence, however, ...