April 20, 2024

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson

Read College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s latest column in The Free Lance-Star: The Imposter Syndrome.

 

Much has been shared in recent years about what is called Imposter Syndrome. Haven’t heard of it? You may not know the name, but you know the concept.

Imposters don’t think they belong in their jobs (or other parts of their lives, but we’ll focus on the workplace here). They have a lot of negative self-talk. “I’m not ready for this promotion.” “Was there no one else to take this role, as everyone knows I don’t have the experience to do it well?” You get the point. Read more.