https://twitter.com/karen_meep/status/1111123109510344706
While I don’t feel imposter syndrome as much anymore, I do feel insecure about speaking up sometimes. Usually it’s a matter of finding an opening to interject since I don’t like to interrupt, while other times it’s because I’m still formulating my thoughts. Regardless, each lost moment can add to my insecurity. I like how this quote turns another thing I can feel guilty about into something encouraging.
Mike Monteiro in Ruined by Design also helped me realize the importance of my own voice and perspective.
”Everyone earned the right to be heard at work when you hired them, and not only do they have the right to be heard, you’re an idiot for not listening to what they have to say! Here’s an opportunity to hear from someone with a different viewpoint than yours and you’re silencing them? What are you afraid of? That they’ll tell you you’re wrong? Hosanna in the highest and St. Joan of Arc be praised. That’s exactly what you should be hoping for! Be thankful for the employee that will tell you that while you have a chance to do something about it.” -Mike Monteiro