There are people you will run into throughout your life who will try to dominate the world through conversations. They will interrupt you. They will talk over you, they may even insult you. However, there are ways you can actually command respect when you are in a group of people.
There are several great examples of how to do this by watching Russel Brand as he interacts with the Morning Joe hosts.
From holding a person’s gaze for 3 seconds to help them feel included to speaking each person’s name as you are talking to them.
Emphasize similarities with the other members of the group
this helps by also giving honest genuine compliments to those you are talking to.
pay attention to the nonverbal signals. You want to give more signals to what you want and less to what you don’t want.
You see Russell giving a calm stare. There is a lack of attention and then he also employs long bouts of silence. He doesn’t talk till the host gives a compliment
Detach your ego this allows you to be able to remain present and not take insults personally. You are able to remain clam cool and collected all thanks to you not jumping to the defense and over-reacting or even under-reacting.
