Our confidence in our ability to express ourselves well and to keep our composure in difficult situations can be a crucial asset in the workplace. If we are frequently anxious about making mistakes, or looking foolish, we limit our own strength. Do you brim with self-confidence or do you fear appearing incompetent in front of co-workers and friends? Complete the following quiz to shed some light on your feelings.
| Yes | No | |
| I’m concerned that I’m not effective enough when dealing with my supervisor or my co-workers. | ||
| After I’ve had a conversation with someone, I sometimes worry if I’ve said anything that could be constructed as offensive. | ||
| I am frequently in a position of trying to counteract a bad impression I believe I’ve made. | ||
| I rarely worry about being considered by others as misinformed or ignorant on things. | ||
| When I’m in social situations, I’m not concerned about following rules of etiquette or being self-conscious. | ||
| I tend to fret that others may think I don’t know what I’m doing. | ||
| I fear that others may not see me as adequately disciplined. | ||
| I usually wonder whether my co-workers think that I’m not putting enough time and energy into my job. | ||
| I avoid criticizing someone else’s judgment for fear of appearing in the wrong. | ||
| I tend to worry that others will laugh at my ideas. |
