I’m so tired of hearing about Imposter Syndrome; are you? Real or not, it focuses on negativity and the failure to realize one’s gifts; but focus on why you’re not worthy. It’s a bad narrative that so many are making money off of the perception we’re not good enough. How about flip the narrative so that we “Tear Down This Wall” and help Great Leaders realize their greatness!
Quite frankly, that is what is wrong with our society right now when we focus on what needs to fixed, vs shining a light on one’s gifts. Take a pill, attend a webinar or pay for a coach help you through the barriers of your capabilities. I say “Ney” to all of that and provide a different approach to this “Syndrome” or as I like to refer to it as “The Greatness Syndrome”.
The Greatness Syndrome (according to Deb):
You are already an amazing human with a proven track record of past successes. Own that narrative and reflect on the following to get through The Greatness Syndrome:
- I have a history of success and this is what I am going to bring forward that made me successful
- I have a few lessons along the way that I learned do not serve me, so I’ll leave those behind.
- Who do I know who will understand my gifts and help me to amplify them in new situations?
- Do I have a network of people that will lift me up and remind me that I’m amazing and will continue down that path.
- What legacy have I left in my path and who will I influence going forward as I navigate new territories.
When we focus on the positives of our life lessons and shine a light on what you have within your ecosystem, this is a much easier matter to get you through challenging times. Very often with the DIY approach outlines above, you can evolve yourself. But if you can’t see the forest for the trees, is there a trusted partner you can converse with on these bullets to guide you to your Greatness?
What do you think?
If you like my writing on this topic, please comment or lets have a conversation and see if I can with your “Greatness Syndrome”
Deb Coviello, The Drop in CEO
Known as The Drop In CEO™, Deb’s superpower is lowering the temperature and elevating conversations with empathy and patience. As a speaker, author, podcaster, and consultant, she teaches C-Suite leaders how to establish a “Lift, Light, Lead” environment and create calm amidst chaos or crisis. She is the author of “The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track,” and, “The NEW CEO Playbook: Stop Chasing Results and Start Pursuing Peace of Mind.” Her long-running podcast, The Drop-In CEO, is in the top 1.5% globally among Apple podcasts.
