Imposter syndrome is a fake syndrome. By labelling it a syndrome, we’ve made it bigger than it is and disempowered leaders who are simply growing. It’s time to retire it.
Leadership
BoP #003 When being a good leader collides with being an authentic one, choose good
We live in a world where we must all bow at the altar of authenticity. But we are all many authenticities and none. How do you determine what to do authentically? Especially if you lead an organisation where your behaviour counts? Here’s a 4 level model that should help.
Leaders beware the traps of authenticity
We live in a business culture that has made a God/dess of authenticity. Be authentic above all. But… if you lead a company, and especially if you’re a founder CEO where your word permeates the whole organisation, make sure you’re not being authentic to the wrong thing! I once delivered some group training where well […]
BoP #002: The vulnerability you cannot have as leader
Sadly for up and coming leaders, vulnerability is being painted as a refuge from having to take responsibility. Vulnerability without self-efficacy can debilitate your company. But if you’re selective about how and when it surfaces, it can be empowering.
BoP #001: Leadership, vulnerability, authenticity and imposter syndrome
Vulnerability, authenticity and imposter syndrome are often used as excuses to lead badly. In the first of 4 articles, here’s a low down on the expectations you need to live up to as leader.