" Having a strong sense of self naturally qualifies us to inspire and
influence others, but this can also come at a price.

You can end up
overprojecting that calm and confident presence to avoid looking like
a pushover, but trying to take on an unemotional, slightly harder personality
can result in a feeling of disconnect as to who you really are.
In contrast, sitting on your hands and waiting to be picked offers a “no-guts, no-glory” sense of resignation. The more passion and energy you bring to a conversation in your authentic way, the more you intuitively
communicate and “tap into” others’ needs and thought processes. "

― Marisa Santoro , Own Your Authority: Follow Your Instincts, Radiate Confidence, and Communicate as a Leader People Trust