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CNLP 528 | Les McKeown on the Difference Between Feeling Like You're Failing and Real Failure, Imposter Syndrome, and the Problem with People-Pleasing Leaders

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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Redefining Leadership Failure

This chapter explores the misconceptions surrounding failure in leadership, emphasizing the distinction between feeling and actual failure. The speakers advocate for learning from setbacks rather than adopting a 'fail fast, fail often' mindset, while also addressing issues like imposter syndrome and the detrimental effects of 'exec-splaining' on leaders' confidence.

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