In part two of our Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Leadership series, we dig even deeper into the challenges of imposter syndrome. What if your your imposter syndrome the also key to your success? We explore how personality traits like perfectionism can drive both success, but also to burnout. From gender dynamics in leadership to the Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN), we’ve got it all covered—along with a side of pop culture trivia and 2024 Halloween costume ideas (spoiler: Jerrod might not know what’s trending).
Buckle up and jump in to hear how your greatest super power might also be your greatest downfall, and what you can do about it.
Our reading corner- check out Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown!
What CANOE do you have in the OCEAN? Take the Big Five Personality Trait Test
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Ever used a canoe in the ocean? You will today. Cue the music.
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Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, everyone! Welcome to another "fake" episode of The Good Leader Podcast. Why fake? Because we don't know what we're doing, and we're terrible. But we're here anyway! That’s the life lesson I learned last week when we talked about imposter syndrome.
The three amazing ladies with me today said, "Just fake it till you make it!"
Guest 1:
Fake it till you make it? I can't even! That's what you said!
Host:
I heard all that and more. My bigger takeaway was that, you know, I do think women have a harder time with imposter syndrome.
Guest 2:
That’s true. It’s tough for women. Research backs it up — more women statistically deal with imposter syndrome.
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Yeah, and when we talked about Lean In and other topics, it all ties together. After considering our conversation last week, I have a question for everyone.
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So, is your imposter syndrome actually the key to your success?
Guest 1:
That’s terrifying.
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We talked about different types of imposter syndrome—the super person, the perfectionist, the soloist, the natural genius, and the expert. But what if we simplified it? Is it driving you or holding you back?
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We’re going to unpack imposter syndrome more. Last time, we covered those five types. Now, we’re diving into the symptoms and how to deal with them.
Guest 2:
For me, the perfectionism and the pressure I put on myself used to drive me into the ground. But now, I’ve learned to turn it off when I need to. I can let things go and not worry about being perfect all the time.
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Wow, that’s so powerful. For me, my superhuman tendencies drive a lot of my success. But I recognize the unhealthy side of it, too. That pressure is always there to be the best dad, the best volunteer, the best everything. It's not always positive, but I’ve learned to turn it into fuel.
Guest 1:
Exactly! It’s about using those negative feelings as fuel to accomplish something positive.
Host:
Okay, let’s take a practical approach. Imposter syndrome might actually drive some of your success, but at what cost? Burnout? Anxiety? Let’s break it down. Here are the symptoms to watch out for...
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We also took a Big Five Personality Test (OCEAN) to dig deeper into our tendencies. How does our personality play into imposter syndrome?
Guest 1:
My highest trait was conscientiousness, which makes sense. I’m a perfectionist. That’s where my imposter syndrome shows up.
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And we can't forget our fun segment! Halloween is around the corner, and we’ve got some pop culture Halloween costume ideas from The New Yorker. Do you know the top trending costumes for 2024?
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Thank you for listening to The Good Leader Podcast. If you’re interested in learning more, check out the Big Five Personality Test at VeryWellMind. And don’t forget to explore Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown for more leadership insights.