The Art of Accomplishment What To Do About Imposter Syndrome
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Oct 24, 2025 High achievers often grapple with feeling like frauds, a phenomenon known as imposter syndrome. The hosts discuss how shame and conditional love from childhood can fuel these feelings. They emphasize that vulnerability can help dissolve doubt and foster connection. Leadership should involve admitting uncertainty rather than faking confidence. Practical steps, like embracing one's authentic self and practicing open-hearted service, offer ways to combat these impostor tendencies. The discussion highlights how overcoming these challenges can enhance leadership and creativity.
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Imposterhood Is Part Of Doing Meaningful Work
- Brett Kistler: Feeling like an imposter is normal when you're doing meaningful, unfamiliar work.
- Accepting that you're an imposter can reduce the shame that fuels imposter syndrome.
Imposter Feeling Means You're Not Being You
- Imposter syndrome signals you're trying to be someone other than yourself.
- Brené Brown: showing vulnerability reduces the imposter feeling and builds connection.
Lead By Admitting What You Don't Know
- Do admit what you don't know when leading and invite others' wisdom into solutions.
- This creates alignment and avoids false certainty that undermines teams.