Confident traits. What does it mean to be confident? Studies show that confident people share many of the same traits, even across cultures and industries. Cultivating those traits you already have and developing those that you do not yet have will build your overall self-confidence. Remember, self-confidence is about building yourself up, not tearing others down. When you’re confident, you make others around you feel confident too. Some common traits of confident people include: they are not afraid to be wrong, they are willing to take a stand even if they end up being wrong, they value finding out what is right more than they value being right, they listen more than they speak, they do not seek the spotlight and they share the spotlight with others, they ask for help when they need it, they think in possibilities, not obstacles, they ask, “Why not?” They don’t put others down. They aren’t afraid to look silly or foolish. They acknowledge their mistakes. They seek feedback from only those who matter. They accept compliments. They walk their talk.
