Imposter Syndrome
Definition:
The persistent feeling that one’s success or position is not fully deserved, and that others will eventually notice this and take action against you.
Imposter syndrome is not simply insecurity. It is a developmental stage where identity has not yet caught up with responsibility. You may contribute less than your knowledge warrants. You may second-guess your judgment. You may quietly believe others are more qualified than you.
On your best days, you trust your value.
On most days, a quiet question lingers: “Who am I to say this?”
When resolved, leadership shifts dramatically. Authority becomes earned internally before it is recognized externally.