Introduction: The case for contagious confidence The impact of confidence Why 'contagious'? A confidence super spreader Getting the best from this book What we'll explore together PART I: IT STARTS WITH YOU 1: Look inside Knowing what you are transmitting Being your authentic self Leaning into not knowing Grasping mistakes 2: Trust yourself Confidence breeds confidence The ebb and flow of confidence Tackling your saboteurs PART II: DEEPENING INDIVIDUAL CONFIDENCE 3: Lean into empowerment Leader as expert Leader as coach Don't take the monkey Monkey grabbers 4: Offer support and stretch Favour asking over telling Listen up Allow silence Coach the real issue Build confidence momentum 5: Fix faulty calibration The impact of faulty calibration The signs to look out for Transmit your belief Support individuals to see themselves clearly PART III: STRENGTHENING COLLECTIVE CONFIDENCE 6: Build safety How safety feels A breeding ground for confidence Creating safety 7: Set out the path An audacious ambition Meaning that motivates A co-created plan Healthy scepticism When the path is unclear 8: Cultivate collaboration A leader at the centre A step back Enable confident and constructive conflict 9: Develop a team feedback habit Celebrate strengths Strengthen trust and connection Embrace the tricky stuff The team's feedback to you The team's feedback to the team 10: Keep the faith when things are tough Fragile performance, fragile confidence Manage yourself Support the team to keep the faith The most important reason for confidence A few final words Acknowledgements About the author End Notes.