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...
When it Comes to Impostor Syndrome, Do Examine Childhood Messages – But Don’t Get Stuck There
Even well-meaning parents can inadvertently send messages that impact how competent and confident their children later feel. If the only response to earning all As and one B is, “What’s that B doing there?” the child quickly learns that the only thing that’s...
Organizational Costs of Impostor Syndrome: What’s Old is New Again
Have you noticed how the business world has taken note of impostor syndrome in a big way? In the recent past, colleagues and I have spoken at companies like Pfizer, Vanguard, Johnson & Johnson, Molson Coors, T. Rowe Price, PWC, Carrier, Trane, Liberty Mutual,...
The Natural Genius’s View of Competence
When Max was 10 years old he asked his Uncle Jason to teach him how to play the piano. He quit after five minutes. Looking back Max realized that he didn’t want to “learn” how to play the guitar… he just wanted to “play” the guitar. The Perfectionist continues to be...
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