Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism

Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism

There are many potential sources of impostor syndrome. Family messages and expectations, situational factors like being a student, being in a group for whom there are societal stereotypes regarding competence and intelligence, and aspects of organizational culture...
Is Impostor Syndrome a Fad?

Is Impostor Syndrome a Fad?

In 2006, I got a call from Inc. magazine staff writer and now Editor at Large Leigh Buchanan, looking for help with a piece she was writing on impostor syndrome. None of the successful, and at that time, male business owners she reached out to identified with impostor...
Impostor Syndrome and Overnight Success

Impostor Syndrome and Overnight Success

It’s common for people who experience overnight success to experience impostor syndrome.  That’s what happened to viral sensation Sarah Cooper, known for her hysterical videos on Tiktoc lip-syncing Donald Trump’s speeches during the 2020 election. Here’s...