This chapter explores the self-doubt many leaders experience, also known as Imposter Syndrome. Vulnerability is explored in this chapter, with practices focusing on leading with vulnerability and asking for help.
Practices in the Book:
Learn to Ask for Help and Be Willing to Receive It (pg. 10)
The Doubler Exercise -developed by Shawn Achor (pg. 15)
Leaders Featured in the Book:
Beth Bronfman, Founder & Managing Partner of View, The Agency (pg. 9)
Nancy Lyons, CEO of Clockwork (pg. 13)
Resources:
“Brene Brown: How Vulnerability Can Make Our Lives Better” -Dan Schawbel
“How to Become a Leader’s Leader” -James Kerr
“Fear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month” -Tim Ferriss (podcast)
“Carry Yourself With the Confidence of a Mediocre White Man” -Julia Baird
“Impostor Syndrome” -Seth Godin
“How to Be Creative Like a Motherf*cker- Cheryl Strayed” -Tim Ferriss (podcast)
You Are Special -Max Lucado (book)
“10 Powerful Quotes from Oprah” –Entrepreneur
Rules for Kicking Ass in Life (infographic)
Leaders Are… (quote infographic)
“The 3 Things You Need to Be Happy at Work” -Annie McKee
“I Got 99 Problems- Palsy is Just One” -Maysoon Zayid
“8 Successful People on the Last Time They Overcame Failure” -Evans Levy
“9 Simple Reminders That Will Make You a Better Leader” -Gordon Tredgold
“My Morning Routine” -Wendell Potter
“Experiences and Your Fear of Engagement” -Seth Godin
“How to Be a CEO” -Adam Bryant
“Kindness Calendar” -Action for Happiness
“Affirmations That Make Life Work” (photo)
“The Drip” -Seth Godin
Quotes:
“It’s not who you are that holds you back; it’s who you think you’re not” -Denis Waitley, motivational speaker and success expert
“The best advice I’ve ever received is ‘No one else knows what they’re doing either.'” -Ricky Gervais, award-winning comedian and television writer