1. Smile less.
A forced, wide smile signals you need approval.
A calm, closed-mouth smile signals you don't need anything from anyone.
Authority doesn't beg to be liked.
2. Talk slower.
Fast talkers sound nervous, even when they're not.
Slow, deliberate speech makes people lean in instead of tune out.
Silence is a power move use it.
3. Stop over-explaining.
Every extra sentence justifying yourself weakens your position.
Say it once. Let it land. Move on.
Explaining more = looking less sure.
4. Hold eye contact 1 second longer than feels comfortable.
Most people break eye contact out of habit, not necessity.
That extra second reads as presence, not aggression.
5. Walk like you're not in a hurry.
Rushed movement = low status signal.
Slow, deliberate movement = "I own this room."
Speed up your work. Slow down your walk.
6. Respond, don't react.
A pause before you answer signals control.
Instant reactions signal you're being pulled by someone else's energy.
7. Stop asking for permission with your tone.
"Is that okay?" at the end of every sentence kills authority.
State it. Don't soften it into a question.
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