Post by Elisa Pratt, MA, CAE, CVF

We are in THE season of superstars! The National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals, the National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup Finals, and the FIFA World Cup tournament. When we're surrounded by that level of talent, is it natural to wonder "Do I really belong here???" 🏀 🏒 ⚽ That's why now felt like the perfect time to re-release one of our most popular Association Transformation episodes from Q2 last year: Ep. 128: Reframing the Imposter Phenomenon in Association Leadership. In this conversation, Andrew and I were joined by Dr Marc Reid to explore how self-doubt shows up for association leaders, #boardmembers, volunteers, and even consultants — especially when we are working with rooms full of experts. The reminder I needed then, and still need now: imposter feelings are not always proof that we are failing. Sometimes they are evidence that we are stretching, growing, and stepping into a new level of leadership. Renewed thanks to Dr. Reid for helping us reframe this topic with such clarity and compassion. Give it a listen or revisit it this week — especially if you have ever looked around the room and wondered whether you were qualified to be there. #AssociationTransformation #BrewerPrattSolutions #LeadershipAllStars #ASAE #AssociationLeadership #ImposterPhenomenon #LeadershipDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership #CAE #VolunteerLeadership #LeadershipMindset