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How to adapt to different speaking situations
How to engage with an audience
How to use body language effectively
Consider motivations
People may behave arrogantly not because they are confident but because they feel insecure. They may be trying to prove themselves.
Instead of trying to put them in their place, you may be able to dissipate their arrogance by validating their contribution. When they raise a point, build on it or use it to develop the discussion. Ask them questions and seek their opinion.
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Let it go
If you have tried what you could, but your colleague is still lacking self-awareness, try to direct your thoughts and attention toward something else.
If you fixate on this person, your anxiety might grow. Instead, keep your distance as much as you can. Try to continue with a thoughtful and...
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Collaborating with a difficult person
Interpersonal skills are often essential to success in your job. Unfortunately, one of the most difficult personalities to work with is someone who thinks they're the smartest.
When you work with someone who fails to give others space when sharing ideas, you can still find ...
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Maintain your confidence
Sometimes, someone intent on proving they're super smart can make you question your own expertise. You need to feel good about your own contribution to work confidently with others.
Remind yourself of all you can bring to your position and embrace your talents. This can help to keep you fro...
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Stand your ground
An egocentric person is often loud and abrasive, and you may find it challenging to get your point across.
You can be direct and constructive: 'Before we close on this, let's find out what others think." Your team will benefit from the diverse opinions. However, the best balance is where ev...
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Arrogance: key characteristics
- Arrogant persons have an inflated and unrealistic sense of their importance and believe they know it all.
- An arrogant person will argue black is white, to prove their point.
- Arrogant people have zero interest in listening to others.
- You don't need ask an arrogant ...
Things To Consider
- We are always communicating. You might know the famous quote by Paul Watzlawick: “One cannot not communicate”.
- When interpreting body language, consider the entire context: Someone might cross their a...
Sources of Work Conflict
- Personal insecurity. We work with a diverse group of people and many of their characteristics may leave us feeling insecure. When insecurity gets triggered we behave in ways that we are not proud of.
- The desire for more power and control. People wh...
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