The real ceiling isn't effort
Why the leaders who break through aren't the ones working hardest — they're the ones who found their single highest-leverage shift.
Why the leaders who break through aren't the ones working hardest — they're the ones who found their single highest-leverage shift.
Last week at the fabulous Graduate Student Nursing Academy (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, AACN), the topic of imposter syndrome came up at the lunch table and during my presentation. I am increasingly convinced that we all* have it when we move to a new position, regardless of our career stage or past experience.
As I coach professionals, I am noticing a compelling pattern: what manifests as a "challenge"* in one environment often emerges as a strength in another. When reflecting on your perceived professional limitations, consider whether these traits truly require correction — or whether they might flourish in a different context.