The average American feels insecure five times a day, new research has found. A February survey of 2,000 people explored confidence levels and found that for many, confidence can be tough to come by.

Oftentimes, people will act confident because they are harboring serious self-esteem issues. Here are 11 subtle signs of an insecure person who tries to act overly confident.

If you say ‘yes' to these 5 questions, people are ‘judging you as insecure,' says leadership expert By Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC • Published March 14, 2025 • Updated on March 14, 2025 ...

The insecure person needs to showcase his or her accomplishments. You don’t necessarily have to feel insecure around someone to conclude that inferiority is at the heart of their behavior.

“People are drawn to those who project confidence,” says Scott Mautz, author of “The Mentally Strong Leader.” But we often exude insecurity. Here’s what to do.

If you say ‘yes' to these 5 questions, people are ‘judging you as insecure,' says leadership expert By Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC • Published March 14, 2025 • Updated on March 14, 2025 ...