The Art of Manliness

By The Art of Manliness

Authority Is More Important Than Social Skills

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Published February 27, 2023 9:28am

Influence comes down to a person's level of authority. When someone is perceived as having power, status, and worth, others readily follow them and comply with them.

Authority isn't just a matter of position. It's also a personal quality.

When people attempt to develop their influence or authority, they tend to focus on learning social skills and changing their behaviors around speech and body language.

But my guest would say that authority isn't about what you learn but who you are, and that once you establish the right lifestyle and mindset, influential behaviors...

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