Have you ever wondered if feeling like a fraud might actually be a sign you're doing something right? In this episode of You're the Boss, Now What?, host Desiree Petrich takes on one of the most common experiences in leadership, imposter syndrome, and reframes it completely.

Imposter syndrome was first identified in 1978, and nearly 50 years later, it still shows up in every industry, every experience level, and every area of life. Whether you're a new manager questioning if your team respects you, a parent wondering if you're doing enough, or a leader eyeing your next promotion, the feeling that you're not as capable as others think you are is more universal than most people admit.

In this episode, Desiree walks through seven questions that get to the root of what imposter syndrome actually is, where it comes from, and why eliminating it might not be the goal.

Here's what she covers:

Where imposter syndrome really comes from — and why comparison, societal expectations, and leadership intimidation all play a role

The difference between humility and imposter syndrome, and why confusing the two keeps leaders stuck

The rubber band theory of personal growth — and why the stretch is exactly where you want to be

How to use comparison as a tool for leadership development instead of a trap that holds you back

Why borrowing someone else's belief in you is one of the most underrated leadership skills available to new managers

Whether we can ever fully overcome imposter syndrome — and what it says about you if you think you already have

The difference between hiding your competence and desperately wanting others to see it — and why both come from the same place

If you're a new manager trying to figure out what good leadership actually looks like, this episode is for you.

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