Confidence Corner
This or That
Words Have Power
True or False
Musical Moment
100

The feeling of being sure of yourself and your abilities — not in an arrogant way, but in a realistic, secure way.

What is confidence?

100

Should you say: 

"Sorry, this is a stupid question but..."

or

Go right into asking your question

?

Go right into asking your question! There are no stupid questions!
100

A highly apologetic word that is overused when requesting that something be done.

What is sorry?

100

Men are always confident at work.

False! 62% of men report feeling a lack of confidence at work.

100

What doesn't kill you makes you this, a 2011 song by the first winner of American Idol.

Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

200

This exchanging of information or news, when done right, can boost your confidence.

What is communication?

200

If you're confused about something at work, should you:

Let it go and not speak up because you might seem stupid for not knowing something

or

Ask for clarification

Ask for clarification! You are not stupid and we all have questions from time to time. It's not possible to know everything.

200

A word used to downplay the importance of your requests at work.

What is just?

200

Emotional intelligence is valuable to being confident.

True! Emotional intelligence is a quality of successful leaders, and leadership takes confidence!

200

Also the title of her 2011 album, this hit song lets us know that we are all born superstars. 

Born This Way by Lady Gaga

300

To overcome (this) is the quickest way to gain your self-confidence.

What is fear?

300

Should you say:

"I just have an idea, sorry if it's dumb!"

or

"I have an idea that might work, let me know your thoughts."

"I have an idea that might work, let me know your thoughts."

If the idea doesn't work for the scenario, whoever you are asking can let you know and you're not downplaying your ideas!

300

As Hannah Montana would say, "Nobody's (this)" so don't be so hard on yourself if you make a mistake!

What is perfect?

300

Confidence is something we're born with.

False! Confidence is developed throughout our lives!

300

This artist's debut solo single in 2010 let us know that we are amazing.

Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

400

The condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways.

What is imposter syndrome?

400

Should you say:

"Sorry to bother you"

or

Message them without saying sorry

Message them without saying sorry! This is work and we're here for a reason, so you're not bothering anyone.

400

This type of humor is frowned upon when building your confidence.

What is self-deprecating humor?

400

Women are more likely than men to feel confident at work.

False! 79% percent of women report feeling a lack of confidence at work vs. 62% of men reporting the same.

400

Instead of letting something get to you, this artist's 2014 song tells us to not think about the haters and to do this instead.

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

500

This percentage of women find themselves feeling a lack of confidence at work.

What is 79%? (points if guessing within 10 pts)

500

If you are demonstrating something in a meeting and you make a mistake, should you:

Apologize quickly and move on

or

Crack a joke about how stupid you are

Apologize quickly and move on! Humor is awesome, but self-deprecating humor can actually affect us negatively without us realizing it. (And you're not stupid.)

500

This thief of joy can bring down our confidence in ourselves.

What is comparison?

500

Confidence at work has two components: confidence in yourself and confidence in others.

True! It's good to be confident in yourself and your teammates for success in the workplace.

500

This controversial singer's 2016 chart-topping song says she'll put her armor on and show you that she is this.

Unstoppable by Sia