The uncomfortable reality about people who command respect without trying

(And what they do differently)

Growing up, I always yearned to connect and be the cool kid.

My awkwardness showed I cared, but I hadn't learned the skills.

Many years of observing confident people who seem to get all the respect have taught me a lot.

I saw that respect wasn't a simple game of 'nicest wins.'

Here are some lessons I picked up from the behaviours of those who command respec…