Are you an Impostor?

We are at our best when we are in our Zone.?We have no doubts, and we don’t hesitate to make decisions. Managers or a leaders in Organizations understand this.??

?There are many reasons for not being in your Zone. If you don't feel sure and confident leading or making decisions you may very well be suffering from a very common type of negative thoughts called the "Imposter Syndrome".

?Do you suffer from imposter Syndrome??

?Managers, even successful ones, can feel uncomfortable in their position because they don’t' feel they?really deserve it. They feel unworthy of the praise they receive from their colleagues and don’t feel deserving of the recognition - so they feel like Imposter, waiting to be found out.?Instead of being proud, they say to themselves: "Wow, I am a? good Imposter. How don't they see that I am not worth this?"?

?When you get promoted and you don't have confidence or belief in yourself and your ability, you have 2 choices: - Either accept the fact that you may actually be really good at what you do, and acknowledge it or you can choose to believe, deep in your heart, that you successfully "pulled it off"?and managed to fool everyone.?

The Imposter syndrome is common, and it's? one of the reasons for the hesitations and procrastination issues that managers suffer from.?

Every decision they have to make, can be the one that will reveal who they really are. That is why making decision is so hard for these managers suffering from this syndrome.

??The main problem with?Imposter Syndrome is that it is a thought that creates reality. If you continue to believe that you are an imposter and incompetent, you will have more and more difficulties making?decisions. Soon you will become the incompetent manager you were trying to cover. In other words, if you don't believe in yourself, you will soon find out why.??

Having worked with hundreds of managers, I know this syndrome affects more than young managers. I've met very high-level managers, with years of experience, who suffer from the same syndrome. I often talked with experienced managers about how confident they were when they were young and how uncomfortable they are today. They seem to have lost their confidence along the way. As a result, they now view themselves as imposters as well.?

?There are some ways you can strengthen your thoughts and adopt a different mindset.??

1. Share with others. Talk about your thoughts and fears openly with colleagues you trust. Share your thoughts with others and give up the thinking that something is wrong with you. You will be surprised by the results.?

2. Adopt the notion that you are on a trip, a journey. The voyage of life. Along this passage you will learn and develop yourself with the help of others you will meet along the way. You will also learn through your experience and mistakes. No one is born a manager. You need to gain knowledge and experience to become a better manager along the ladder. Keep learning and grow all the time. Check yourself constantly - How did I grow today? This week? This month???

?3. Maintain a humble attitude. There is no such thing as a rising star in your life. On your career ladder, you are exactly where you should be. Be comfortable with it and accept it. It implies that you aren't knowledgeable about everything. No one (except you) expects you to know everything.???

?4. Do not be ashamed of asking questions nobody else will. There is nothing stupid about this question. Do not be afraid, you will not be devalued; rather, you will grow in confidence and others will evaluate you more highly.?

5. Don’t compare yourself to others. Concentrate on your way. There are many ways to succeed. Yours is also the right one.

?6. Be thankful. To others and especially to yourself. Thank others - your colleges, employees, managers and close family and friends - for their help and patience and acknowledge yourself for being you.??

7. Have a mentor, coach or be part of a peer group. Don't make this journey alone. With someone beside you that will tell you the truth you can be sure you are doing the right things, and that you are in your zone.??

In short, the Imposter Syndrome is a feeling of inadequacy, fraudulence or failure. To avoid it, you need a growth mindset, believe in yourself, and remember that failure is a normal part of the learning process. Finally, focus on your own successes and ignore any comparisons with others.

?This is a way of living. A way to live your life and know you are not an imposter. You are what you are. A way to go through your career difficulties with your back straight and your head up.?

Try it and maybe you can share with me what you think.?

I work with CEOs, owners, founders, and senior executives—people who lead companies—to become more effective leaders, make better decisions, and drive significantly better results in their organizations and personal lives. I would say that I am opening doors to the world of management.

For more information about working with me and opening exciting new doors, you are welcome to contact me or schedule a call using this link below.?

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