In surprisingly short supply, consider some ways to increase personal confidence.

What makes self-confidence in a leader important? Without it, a leader cannot embrace change or take on difficult assignments. With it, a leader has a presence that helps her to "stand out", strengthen and support others in order to multiply leadership. Strong leaders with high self-confidence do not hesitate to move forward and make important decisions immediately without fear of the outcome. People are watching, and a leader who shows lack of self-confidence is considered weak.

So how to cope with a lack of self-confidence?

Some leaders may attempt to fake their way through it.

Effective leaders have learned the importance of the following: