🚫Avoid avoidant body language, such as avoiding eye contact or facing away.
💁♀️Project strong body language to strengthen your first impression and make people respect you.
🔉Replace filler words and stuttering with powerful pauses to improve communication.
❓Ask unique and engaging questions to stand out in conversations.
🤐Speak truth to power and prioritize honesty over being agreeable.
What are some examples of avoidant body language?
—Examples of avoidant body language include avoiding eye contact, facing away from the person, and hanging your head.
How can I project strong body language?
—To project strong body language, smile, make eye contact, keep your head up, have your shoulders back, and take up space around you.
How can I replace filler words and stuttering?
—Give yourself permission to pause and think before answering or speaking. Embrace silence and focus on removing filler words.
What kind of questions can I ask to stand out in conversations?
—Ask questions that most people don't ask and that the other person is excited to answer. Focus on asking about their passions and what they're proud of.
Why is it important to prioritize honesty over being agreeable?
—Being honest and speaking truth to power builds confidence, self-esteem, and strong relationships in the long term.
00:00In this video, we discuss six confidence-killing habits that you should avoid to command more respect in your conversations.
02:23The first habit to avoid is avoidant body language, such as avoiding eye contact or facing away from the person. Strong body language can immediately strengthen your first impression and make people respect you more.
04:57Another habit to avoid is using filler words and stuttering. Replace these with powerful pauses to improve communication.
06:49Stand out in conversations by asking unique and engaging questions. Avoid asking generic questions that everyone asks.
09:51Lastly, prioritize honesty over being agreeable. Speaking truth to power builds confidence and strong relationships.
