Healthy Doubt or Imposter Syndrome: Navigating Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Leadership Positions, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
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Healthy Doubt or Imposter Syndrome: Navigating Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Leadership Positions, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

2025-02-26
Abstract: This article explores the important distinction between healthy doubt that can fuel creative problem-solving and growth, versus imposter syndrome which can undermine success and well-being for organizational leaders. It examines research showing how a degree of uncertainty can spur curiosity, exploration, and adaptation, contrasting this with the persistent self-doubt and perceived fraudulence of imposter syndrome. The article provides tools to help leaders identify which they are...
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