A new study by an MIT Sloan professor finds that employees who frequently experience impostor thoughts may work harder and perform better when facing high workloads. In her most recent work, Tewfik ...

Popular misconceptions about “impostor syndrome” have spawned four myths that need debunking for managers to effectively understand and address its effects in the workplace, MIT Sloan School of ...

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Take heed of the artist who is left alone with her/his brain for too long. While this isolation may prove to be a time of significant productivity for some--new ideas, concepts and strategies--there ...

Dunn, a former practicing attorney, professor, and nonprofit executive, is a consultant focusing on systemic equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is the author of Qualified: How Competency Checking ...

I'm endlessly amazed at how many of my clients and continuing education students share that they feel like impostors. No matter how many degrees and awards they've earned, what level they’ve reached ...

Success is often seen as the ultimate validation of one’s abilities—a testament to years of effort and learned expertise. Yet, for many leaders at the pinnacle of their careers, a quieter, more ...

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon common to high-achieving individuals who may experience self-doubt and high-functioning anxiety in times of high stress. Although it is not a formal diagnosis in the ...

For those who suffer from imposter syndrome, recovery is a gradual process. By gaining clarity, embracing objectivity and rejecting perfectionism, even the most diehard imposters can transform ...