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title: Self-Confidence vs. Pride
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# [Self-Confidence vs. Pride](https://joinmya.com/podcast/658-self-confidence-vs-pride)

 Written by [Kati Whitledge](https://joinmya.com/podcast/author/kati-whitledge) | Jan 29, 2026 1:00:01 PM

In this episode, your host Kati Whitledge explores the powerful and often misunderstood difference between self-confidence and pride—and why both can quietly shape the way you lead, grow, and relate to others. She explains how real confidence is built on competence, truth, and humility, while pride is usually rooted in insecurity, image, and the need to protect ego. You’ll learn the subtle behaviors that reveal when pride is creeping in, especially for high performers and fast-growing leaders, and how defensiveness can be an early warning sign. Kati shares practical, honest strategies for staying grounded, receiving feedback, and approaching others with both truth and respect. This conversation will challenge you to build “humble confidence” so your results, character, and relationships can all grow together.

 

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