August 5, 2024
Ranking ourselves in terms of how we compare to our peers -- or especially those above us -- can undercut our confidence and lead to imposter syndrome, writes management consultant Marc Cugnon, who recommends a mindset change: The only person you're competing with is yourself. "When that light bulb went off in my head [...] I suddenly found myself with a new reserve of mental energy, which I was able to devote to helping others shine," Cugnon writes.