In my extensive tenure coaching top leaders, one pattern emerges time and again: the most profound growth often precedes periods of self-doubt. Leaders at the pinnacle of their fields aren’t immune to lapses in confidence. On the contrary, these phases are frequent among the elite, signalling that they’re pushing the envelope, challenging the status quo. My experience underscores that these fleeting moments of uncertainty are the forerunners of innovation and breakthroughs. Top leaders who embrace, rather than evade these feelings, position themselves at the forefront of transformative change.
Read: Robust Confidence (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)