Highly confident people do 10 things to earn respect and influence—without being 'overbearing': Communication experts
- Posted on March 4, 2026
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Highly confident people do 10 things to earn respect and influence—without being 'overbearing': Communication experts

You often hear about the specific words and phrases you can use to influence others. But nonverbal cues can be just as powerful, says psychology and communication experts Kathy and Ross Petras. Here are 10 tricks that make people want to listen to you.