High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset 726: The 8 Confidence Killers™: What Leaders Must Avoid
Jan 19, 2026
Confidence erodes gradually in the workplace through unintentional leadership behaviors. Discover the 8 Confidence Killers that quietly undermine employee trust and motivation. Research shows employees value confidence-building leadership over higher salaries. Confidence is critical for boosting productivity, engagement, and retention. Learn how small daily actions can either enhance or diminish team confidence. A powerful reminder: every interaction counts in building a supportive work environment.
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Confidence Erodes Gradually
- Confidence erodes slowly through small, repeated leadership behaviors rather than one big event.
- Dr. Cindra Kamphoff emphasizes that daily actions quietly chip away at employees' self-belief and motivation.
Eight Leadership Behaviors That Damage Confidence
- The study identified eight specific leadership behaviors that undermine employee confidence.
- These behaviors include micromanaging, lack of clarity, no recognition, low empathy, unresponsiveness, inconsistency, blame, and fear.
Confidence Is An Organizational Imperative
- Confidence is not optional; it directly affects productivity, engagement, innovation, retention, and revenue.
- The research frames confidence as an organizational issue, not merely a personal one.