Conquering Boardroom Impostor Syndrome

Am I as good as my board peers? Do they think I’m a fraud? If you’ve found yourself asking such questions, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome.

In this episode, board member and author Keith Dorsey and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss impostor syndrome and self-doubt in the boardroom. They define what “impostor syndrome” is, how it manifests among directors, and how to tackle it individually and with peers.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guest: Keith Dorsey, NACD.DC®, senior advisor, United States, Boyden; board member, Continu, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School

Related NACD Resources:

• Redesigning Your Life: The Transition to a Portfolio Lifestyle
• Culture as the Foundation: Building a High-Performance Board

Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.