One strategy can make you influential at work by changing the power dynamic in any room, according to a communication expert.

According to communication expert Matt Abrahams, while powerful individuals are commonly perceived as self-assured, outgoing, and unapologetic, the most impactful individuals in a workplace can actually be the most modest.

By being humble, you can inspire those around you to be more creative and collaborative, demonstrate high emotional intelligence, and make others more likely to listen to you, he argues.

"According to Abrahams, a Stanford University author and strategic communications lecturer, humility involves lowering one's status or power in an interaction to make another person feel equal or higher. This approach can facilitate connection and openness, as it creates a sense of teamwork and closeness."

According to a 2017 Duke University analysis, individuals with high levels of humility are better at evaluating evidence and considering multiple perspectives, and they are more curious. Executive coach Charlene Li emphasized the importance of being able to admit being wrong in order to adopt a learner's mindset in an interview with LinkedIn's "The Path" podcast last year.

Humblebrags can be detected by people's sense of smell, according to Abrahams.

Here are two ways to practice it at work:

1. Think about your responses

According to Abrahams, thoughtfully responding to questions and compliments is an effortless way to exhibit humility.

You could respond with a simple "Thank you." Or, you could encourage the other person by acknowledging that you, like them, are always working to improve.

Abrahams explains that when he says, "I'm still working on my communication skills," he is actually trying to relieve pressure on the other person and demonstrate that they are both in the process of improving together.

Abrahams suggests that by demonstrating that everyone has something to learn, you can make others feel more comfortable sharing ideas and collaborating with you.

To avoid being perceived as unconfident in your work, refrain from belittling your own skillset before a presentation.

2. Acknowledge your imperfections

By acknowledging your mistakes or lack of knowledge, you can strengthen your relationships with others, regardless of your professional status.

In the early stages of his career, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy presented his team's operating plan to founder Jeff Bezos and other major executives in a 220-slide PowerPoint. During the presentation, Bezos pointed out that one slide contained errors.

Jassy seized the chance to showcase his own humility by apologizing to Bezos and admitting his mistake, rather than dwelling on the error, becoming agitated or self-critical.

Jassy said, "To earn trust, always deliver on your promises and be self-critical when things don't go well."

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