Comments on: Confidence vs. Arrogance

By: Paul Riccio

Paul Riccio — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:40:39 +0000

I was nauseated when I heard the delusive quote "there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance" delivered with a smug look. Obviously, that is a trite statement that arrogant people use to absolve their disdainful behavior. I now respond to this quote with "If someone were to lack generosity it would define them as greedy, as would one lacking confidence define them as arrogant. We would never say there is a fine line between generosity and greed would we?"

By: Tracy E. L. Poured

Tracy E. L. Poured — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:43:37 +0000

"While arrogance is a display of inferiority complex and sometime for most the men its the little boy within us threatening our confidence due to childhood experience." Strong observation, Oarabile.

Can also be due to LACK of childhood experience … little boys lacking childhood experiences of proving capability, being acceptable and loved, feeling connected as a valuable part of a group.

By: Roots of healthy confidence « Leadership Freak

Roots of healthy confidence « Leadership Freak — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:40:52 +0000

[...] to Mike Myatt for his blog “Confidence vs. Arrogance.” His article got me thinking about this [...]

By: mikemyatt

mikemyatt — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:58:11 +0000

Solid words of wisdom Oarabile…thanks for sharing.

By: haig10

haig10 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:36:44 +0000

Hello Mike
I believe the greatest asset we could have is meekness and humility which empowers our confidence. I seldom think its better to be confident and lowly in heart because that alone can earn you the respect of your people or followers. Confidence can mislead if no understanding exist. A wise man once said when the purpose of a thing is no known abuse is inevitable which might be the case if you don't know the purpose of confidence and how to apply it. While arrogance is a display of inferiority complex and sometime for most the men its the little boy within us threatening our confidence due to childhood experience.

Oarabile

By: mikemyatt

mikemyatt — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:15:57 +0000

Hi Sarah:

Thanks for sharing your experience. I particularly like your statement that "Arrogance is rooted in fear and authentic confidence in love." Well said Sarah…

By: mikemyatt

mikemyatt — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:14:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Rashmin. I appreciate your observations.

By: mikemyatt

mikemyatt — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:12:24 +0000

Hi Ramzi:

Thanks for you comment. I agree that a lack of self esteem can certainly be a root-level driver of arrogance.

By: Dr Sarah Morris

Dr Sarah Morris — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:03:46 +0000

Great post! Often I find my executive coaching clients shy away from confidence because they fear that it equates to arrogance – and, understandably, don't want to be seen in that way! My observation, therefore, is that people often confuse these very different concepts.. I agree with you Mike, they are entirely different animals. Arrogance is rooted in fear and authentic confidence in love. My experience is that when we have mastered self trust, self worth and self acceptance then we are able to spontaneously make the transition from arrogance to authentic confidence. Sarah

By: Ramzi

Ramzi — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:53:24 +0000

I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Bottom-Line…