It's an odd feeling when you wonder who's in charge of a certain decision, and realize that person is you. Even after decades in leadership roles, we all feel like imposters sometimes. We can get caught in our heads, over-amplify any and all shortcomings, and question how we came to be in our leadership role. But we shouldn't.
This episode's guest, Sarah Anthony, lives by a simple mantra: you belong here. Sarah writes this on the front page of every notebook she gets, so she doesn't forget. As women in leadership, why is it so difficult to remember this from time to time?
While it's important to search for constant improvement, we shouldn't question our own authority. Whether you're an intern, full-time employee or leader in your organization, chances are you deserve to be in the role you've earned. You deserve your seat at the table. But that can take some getting used to.
This episode, we tackle the infamous imposter syndrome—wondering how we got here, accepting our seat at the table, and convincing ourselves (and others) that we do, indeed, belong.
Shirley You Jest
Shirley You Jest
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Fresca
- 3 oz. Cranberry Juice
- Juice from 1 clementine
- 1 oz. lime juice
- Orange slice and sugar for garnish
Preparation
In a shaker filled with ice, mix cranberry juice, clementine juice, and lime juice. Add Fresca and stir. Strain into two martini glasses with edges that have been dipped in sugar (optional). Garnish with an orange slice.