If you are watching or listening to me now, you have achieved some level of success. And if you are leading others, it is logical and obvious that you are doing some things right.

Yet many leaders feel they have arrived not because of experience, skill and wisdom, but by luck or the ability to “fool” others.

If you ever feel this, welcome to the imposter syndrome.

According to The International Journal of Behavioral Science, researchers estimate that 70% of people have experienced the imposter syndrome.

If you underestimate your knowledge, experience and competence…

When you feel like you are faking it, you live in fear. And it isn’t helpful or factual.

In the video below, I’ll share five simple steps to help combat imposter syndrome.

https://youtu.be/yp1EqLCrgiw?rel=0&showinfo=0

Tweet it out: The imposter syndrome is real, and it doesn’t serve you. Recognize when you feel it and take positive steps to overcome it. @KevinEikenberry

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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