How Do You Show Up?

We're judged every day by how we act. Often, we're not even conscious of how our behavior is perceived by others. Here's a handy reference guide to what we are really saying by our actions:

If you act arrogant, you're actually communicating that you're insecure; you don't believe in yourself. Truly confident people don't feel the need to by cocky.

If you act humble, you're communicating that you're confident. Humility means making yourself vulnerable, which is too scary for insecure people.

If you act defensive, you're communicating guilt. If you believe in yourself and the work you do, you'd invite questions and critique.

If you blame others for your failures, your communicating weakness. Only someone who thinks of themselves as a victim blames others.

If you take responsibility for your failures, you're communicating confidence and strength. It takes self-confidence to own up to failure.

Insecurity shows up as arrogance
Confidence shows up as humility
Strength shows up as vulnerability
Weakness shows up as bravado and blame

How do you show up?

Jeremiah