Monday, February 23, 2015

Quote of the Week

"Research shows humans prefer cockiness to expertise. We naturally assume confidence equates with skill. Even the most skeptical will at least be partly persuaded by a confident speaker."

- Jeff Haden
9 Habits of Remarkably Persuasive People


I am still riding high off of realizing what a badass my former public speaker is these days.  Now is a great time to recall that vivid red ink from my persuasive speech reviews: "Be confident! I know you have it in you."


See also: 8 Things Successful People Do Everyday

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