Do you remember how it felt the first time your boss used fear and the power associated with their title to get
Imposture syndrome is gnawing feelings of self-doubt and incompetence coupled with the dread of being exposed as a fraud. Whether this sounds exactly like you, confidence and courage are critical.
The truth is that most professionals don’t lack talent, they lack confidence. Said differently, you don’t have a talent gap; you have a confidence gap.
To be successful in almost anything requires confidence, leadership included. The #1 skill employees value from their managers is confidence
Only leaders who are tested become great. This pandemic has tested us, and because of that, better leaders are being created.
It turns out there is one quality that stands above the rest that Matt and other investors look for in a leader, self-awareness.
Building your confidence muscle is a pathway to success.
If you are going to build confidence, it starts with understanding exactly what confidence is and what it isn’t. It’s best described as the belief in one’s self and one’s ability to succeed. It comes from a Latin word meaning, “to have full trust.”
“When you help someone else find and develop confidence in themselves, it will change the trajectory of their life.”
In season 22 Episode 6 of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the important topic of confidence. Not only what confidence is but how to build it as a leader.
