{"id":18724,"date":"2023-09-21T07:34:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/?p=18724"},"modified":"2024-05-24T12:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:15:33","slug":"belongingness-the-antidote-to-workplace-imposter-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/belongingness-the-antidote-to-workplace-imposter-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Belongingness: The Antidote to Workplace Imposter Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>What is Imposter Syndrome?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter syndrome refers to the phenomenon of qualified, competent, proven professionals feeling like frauds, or \u201cimposters,\u201d who will soon be discovered as lacking the skills required for their job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18725 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Antidote-to-Workplace-Imposter-Syndrome-01.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic on Imposter Syndrome signs: Over-apologizing, fear, lack of confidence, avoiding opportunities.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Antidote-to-Workplace-Imposter-Syndrome-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Antidote-to-Workplace-Imposter-Syndrome-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Antidote-to-Workplace-Imposter-Syndrome-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Antidote-to-Workplace-Imposter-Syndrome-01-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s more than a temporary anxiety about beginning a new role<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s a persistent feeling of inadequacy that doesn\u2019t go away, even when there\u2019s ample evidence of a person\u2019s success in their role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While initially thought to be more prevalent in women, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dceg.cancer.gov\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/inclusivity-minute\/2023\/imposter-syndrome\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has found that imposter syndrome is also prevalent in recent graduates and other minority groups. In fact, on average, the older a person was, the less likely they were to say they\u2019ve experienced imposter syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Causes Imposter Syndrome?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/impostorsyndrome.com\/articles\/where-does-impostor-syndrome-come-from-and-why-it-matters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter Syndrome Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, impostor syndrome &#8220;comes down to having:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unrealistic, unsustainable notion of what it means to be \u2018competent\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unhealthy response to failure, mistakes, setbacks, and constructive feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The false belief that if we were \u2018really\u2019 competent, intelligent, [and] qualified, we\u2019d feel confident 24\/7&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is interesting when compared against the age ranges reporting experiencing imposter syndrome. Why are so many young people not confident in their skills? Is it because expectations are higher? Because of internal or external pressure? Maybe it\u2019s another side effect of the pandemic and how much change the workforce underwent between 2020 and 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the causes, it\u2019s clear that a large portion of workers struggle with unrealistic expectations and warped thoughts about what it means to be competent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These thought patterns can lead to or increase existing feelings of unworthiness. External factors can further compound these feelings; these factors might include what a person\u2019s economic or educational background is, whether their field is highly critical or intense in its feedback, and if their workplace is diverse and welcoming of their gender, race, sexuality, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if a person\u2019s internal dialog is reinforced by culture, gender, racial, or other stereotypes, they may interpret that as validation of their negative thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others may see what people think of stereotyped people like them and try to adjust and cover who they are to fit in. This is especially true in business sectors that are predominately the same. A person struggling to fit in is more likely to experience imposter syndrome and will more readily believe internal feelings of inadequacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Warning Signs of Imposter Syndrome<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While everyone has self-doubt occasionally, imposter syndrome is more persistent and doesn\u2019t reflect reality. For example, it\u2019s natural to be nervous about starting a new job, and a person might feel less confident for weeks or months until they get caught up in their new role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But someone with imposter syndrome will continue to have those less confident feelings, even after they\u2019ve settled into the job. In fact, they might even question why they were given the job in the first place or tell people that they just \u201cgot lucky.\u201d They may have trouble acknowledging that they earned their position by working hard and being competent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/impostor-syndrome-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HubSpot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> describes additional signs of imposter syndrome in the workplace as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apologizing when you haven\u2019t done anything wrong<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overcome by a fear of failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being worried of being seen as annoying instead of confident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And refusing promotions and leadership opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This suggests that people who catch themselves having these negative thoughts take the time to self-reflect on where those thoughts are coming from and how they\u2019re impacting their career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to reflect on what kinds of expectations a person is putting on themselves and why. Sometimes, when there\u2019s ambiguity, people will fill in the gaps with their own interpretation of what it means to succeed. Those assumptions might be unrealistic or overreaching when compared to what management actually expects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newer employees are especially susceptible to this type of distorted thinking because they\u2019re not as familiar with the business landscape and feel a need to prove themselves as quickly as possible. Without clear guidelines, their confidence can be shaken, leading to imposter syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Employees?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When unchecked, imposter syndrome can lead to depression and anxiety, which will impact work performance. This becomes a negative spiral where lower work performance can lead to increased depression and so on, ultimately leading to lower job satisfaction and burnout. Mental health can also impact physical health and could lead to other serious health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/how-giving-people-sense-belonging-helps-reduce-ronke-babajide-dr-\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> points out that people with imposter syndrome \u201cdon\u2019t lack confidence, they miss a sense of belonging.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps explain why many who experience imposter syndrome <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.iq.harvard.edu\/files\/isl\/files\/why_is_there_a_higher_rate_of_imposter_syndrome_among_bipoc_1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are minorities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014it\u2019s their minority status that causes them to struggle to fit in. Trying to fit in causes them to lose their sense of self, ultimately making them feel like imposters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Does It Affect the Workplace?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By covering up their true selves, people are also depriving the company of their unique perspectives. Unmotivated, depressed, or burned-out workers don\u2019t produce the best results. Those who cover up large parts of themselves aren\u2019t sharing their full talents with their teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That kind of mental burden can cause \u201cbrain fog,\u201d which further slows down a person\u2019s ability to do their jobs. And if they do get physically sick from neglecting their mental health, that translates into missed workdays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, effects of imposter syndrome are negative and unhealthy. However, a new study from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mit.edu\/2022\/imposter-syndrome-upside-0415\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MIT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has found one positive outcome. Researcher Basima Twefik found that people who experienced imposter syndrome often had higher-functioning social skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her theory is, \u201cPeople who have workplace imposter thoughts become more other-oriented\u2026 as they become more other-oriented, they get evaluated as being high in interpersonal effectiveness.\u201d Twefik also warns that imposter thoughts lower self-esteem, so individuals should pursue healthier ways to improve their interpersonal communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Cultivate a Sense of Belongingness in the Workplace\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With imposter syndrome so prevalent across industries and employees, addressing it becomes increasingly important for businesses to succeed and maintain a healthy workforce. This starts with creating a working environment where employees feel like they belong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important aspect of belonging is being able to express doubts in a safe place. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/executive-network\/insights\/4-ways-leaders-can-build-psychological-safety-work-teams\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has identified a best practice that leaders can follow: focusing on creating safe spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having different scales of engagement and ratios of leaders to employees allows people to choose a method of interaction and sharing that\u2019s most comfortable for them. This can include one-on-one meetings, resource groups, town hall meetings, and open-door office hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another critical component of creating safe spaces is nurturing a culture where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">failure is okay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Innovation is rarely achieved immediately\u2014trial and error is a cornerstone of learning and advancing technology. In some workplaces, employees feel pressured to succeed, and they worry that any missteps will be seen as failures that negatively impact performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important for employees to know that failure isn&#8217;t always an unacceptable result, and that the learnings and improvements made from those failures are what\u2019s most important. Leaders can demonstrate this approach by openly sharing their failures, what they\u2019ve learned, and how they used those findings to improve the next time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many employees, seeing this kind of leadership is inspiring, but it can be difficult to apply them to a different job or a role in another part of the company. Assigning mentors gives employees someone to talk with one-on-one and regularly, providing workers with consistent feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mentor will get to know the employee more closely and be able to offer more focused advice that\u2019s tailored to that person\u2019s strengths, encouraging them through their weaknesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, more formal training can help accelerate culture change or bring new hires up to speed on the company culture and how they value belonging. Ensure the training is customized for your company, feels inclusive to all employees, and lays out clear steps individuals can take to improve and succeed in their careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration is one key area where training can be especially useful. If employees aren&#8217;t used to collaborating or working across teams, they may not know how to get started, even if they want to be more inclusive. Having a dedicated time to focus on building those team relationships, defining a shared vision, and learning how to work together can be a powerful way to kickstart a new focus on collaboration and teamwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manager training is also valuable. Not all managers know about imposter syndrome or how best to support employees that might be struggling with it. Empowering managers with the knowledge and tools to actively watch for and support employees as they experience imposter syndrome will raise their confidence and boost employee morale. It will also help prevent managers from accidentally ignoring a situation or falling prey to imposter syndrome themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers can create an additional safe space where career questions and doubts can be discussed on a regular basis. They can help identify areas for growth and encourage employees who may be struggling to embrace new opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can take this a step further by managing and coaching employees through the changes to help build up their confidence in new areas. A good manager will create the space for their employees to learn; the manager will then work with other team leaders to improve the company\u2019s collective strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, one of the most effective ways to create belonging and help employees overcome imposter syndrome is to focus on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts at all levels of the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEI programs help educate the majority about the challenges of minority groups and give them more of the support they need to feel like they belong. DEI-inspired training shouldn\u2019t focus on what employees should do to fit in. Rather, it should focus on how employees can work together and leverage each other\u2019s differences to create better products that have more impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Can We Prevent Imposter Syndrome?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As DEI efforts take off and employees of all types are embraced for their divergent thoughts, opinions, and even failures, everyone will start to see how the company values diversity. They\u2019ll also see how it strives to create a safe place where employees belong and do their best work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a culture of open communication also allows employees to feel safe openly discussing imposter syndrome. Leaders that open up and share their human experiences can inspire others to do the same. They\u2019ll encourage those with imposter syndrome by showing them that they\u2019re not alone and that many successful people still struggle with self-doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/impostor-syndrome-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HubSpot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people who suffer from imposter syndrome are usually high-achieving perfectionists. They set the bar high, sometimes unrealistically so, and often hold themselves to a higher standard than everyone else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivating a culture where it\u2019s okay to fail also helps combat these perfectionistic tendencies. Being clear on project requirements and what\u2019s considered \u201cgood enough\u201d can also help prevent employees from getting stuck endlessly fine-tuning their projects to make them perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might not be as obvious, but tracking and measuring success can also help in combating imposter syndrome. Plus, it\u2019s just a good business practice that helps projects succeed. Those with imposter syndrome struggle to accept praise and acknowledge their accomplishments, and they often downplay their work to others and in their own minds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a track record of the work being done gives employees concrete proof of what they\u2019ve contributed. Taking that one step further, having clearly defined and measurable definitions of success allows employees to objectively measure how they\u2019re doing with less room for personal interpretation or deflection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes time and effort to invest in culture changes to create a safe space where belongingness can thrive, but the positive impact on employee health, job satisfaction, and performance is well worth the investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s essential to invest in new hires and younger employees through mentoring, expectation setting, and DEI programs. That way, they\u2019ll start their career with the right mindset and are set up for long-term confidence and success.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Imposter Syndrome?\u00a0 Imposter syndrome refers to the phenomenon of qualified, competent, proven professionals feeling like frauds, or \u201cimposters,\u201d who will soon be discovered as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":18727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":""},"categories":[4001,4003],"tags":[4587,1441,4586,4584,4585,4588],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Belongingness: The Antidote to Workplace Imposter Syndrome - KnowledgeCity<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how fostering belongingness can combat imposter syndrome in the workplace effectively.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/belongingness-the-antidote-to-workplace-imposter-syndrome\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Belongingness: The Antidote to Workplace Imposter Syndrome - 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