Impostor syndrome is a common challenge for many attorneys, especially for newer attorneys or those working in a solo or small firm settings. It often shows up as persistent self-doubt, fear of failure, or a nagging feeling that one’s achievements aren’t truly earned (even when there’s evidence to the contrary). If these pervasive thoughts are left unchecked, they can limit a lawyer’s growth, … [Read more...]
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Confident Humility
Guest Article by Natalie Netzel, LCL Board Member, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Legal Education at Mitchell Hamline School of Law Imposter syndrome, when a high-achieving and accomplished individual doubts their proven abilities or feels like a fraud, gets a bad rap. For this month’s wellness newsletter, we invite you to question the concept for two distinct reasons, that … [Read more...]
Do you hear what I hear?
Holiday music is ubiquitous this time of year. It seems that every speaker within earshot of the public plays it all non-stop from mid-November through New Year’s Day. One song played frequently asks the musical question, “Do you hear what I hear?” Please permit me to stretch the meaning of the question a bit. Everyone has an internal dialogue, a private mental conversation with ourselves. The … [Read more...]