Join us today on a thought-provoking episode of CEO Chronicles as we delve into the complex interplay between confidence, competence, and arrogance in the world of entrepreneurship!

While we acknowledge that as business owners, we certainly exude confidence and certainty, we also explore the distinction between arrogance and competence. Reflecting on our roles as confident leaders with a clear vision, we emphasize the value of humility and the importance of balancing confidence with approachability. We also discuss the challenges of decision-making, the nuances of leadership, and the difference between employees and business owners in terms of responsibilities and perceptions.

We ultimately reveal the journey of self-discovery, understanding, and empowerment that comes with being a subject matter expert and a thought leader in our respective industries, and we hope that you'll tune in for insights on perception, expertise, and the pursuit of excellence in entrepreneurship!

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Time Stamps

[0:32] - Michele does not know everything but feels that some people think that she does.

[1:08] - Karamel remarks that you don't always have to be arrogant to be confident.

[1:40] - What is perceived as arrogance might sometimes be false bravado.

[2:05] - Karamel offers a helpful definition of arrogant.

[2:53] - Karamel gives us a definition of humble.

[4:13] - Karamel recounts an experience when she absorbed information via active listening rather than taking notes.

[6:05] - Karamel argues that people often misunderstand what leading a company means.

[6:52] - While you should empower your employees, there can only be one leader.

[7:25] - Fostering emotional intelligence, coaching, inclusiveness, and people management is crucial in leadership.

[9:15] - Michele discusses the range of attitudes: arrogance, confidence, and competence.

[10:39] - Karamel expects things done her way unless a different approach is discussed prior.

[11:31] - Michele and Karamel agree that the end result takes priority over the method.

[14:23] - Arrogance can manifest when someone inconsiderately dismisses perspectives.

[15:36] - Michele highlights a crucial difference between a business owner facing shutdown and an employee facing termination.

[17:19] - Michele argues that it’s usually employees who are arrogant more often than business owners.

[18:43] - Michele asserts her self-assured confidence, now comfortable with a subtle presence in a room.

[20:12] - Karamel believes that there is a striking difference between confidence and arrogance.

[20:45] - Michele ponders a book's message about understanding personal motivations and relates it to her journey as an entrepreneur.

[22:53] - Karamel explains her reasons for founding Women Travel Abroad.

[24:25] - Michele justifies her reasons for believing that she is not arrogant.

[27:20] - Neither Michele nor Karamel are arrogant but rather are subject matter experts.

 

Resources

CEO Chronicles – Website

My CEO Chronicles - YouTube Channel

Email CEO Chronicles: [email protected]

Email Michele: [email protected]

Email Karamel: [email protected]

Women Travel Abroad - Website

Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People