There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance, and when it comes to leadership, this line must be tread carefully. Arrogant behavior is off-putting, and leaders with this trait are prone to being disagreeable and aggressive. Arrogant leaders will hold their employees back, draining motivation, engagement, and productivity. Erika Napoletano, writing for Entrepreneur, called arrogance “the idiot cousin of the confident businessperson.” So how can a manager project an air of confidence without crossing over into the realm of arrogance? Often, the distinction is difficult to articulate; however, there are definite warning signs. Arrogant workers and managers tend to talk about themselves and name drop, while confident workers will know when it is appropriate to talk about their accomplishments. Arrogant individuals will also have trouble listening, while confident employees will seek out the input of others, particularly when making difficult decisions. Simply put, confidence is attractive, and arrogance, repulsive. It’s important to understand this distinction, both in your professional life and in the behavior of others. Mistaking arrogance for confidence can have disastrous implications.