Research shows that by the second week of February, the majority of our grand plans for the new year are usually out the window. Before giving up on the intentions and plans you made a month ago, though, try doing a quick self retro. It’s really easy and can be done in 3 simple steps.

A few weeks ago, I ran a poll on LinkedIn and Twitter asking a simple question:

Which human skill do you think is most essential to building great products?

Self awareness

Empathy

Influence

Managing conflict

As you’re reading an article on empathy, you probably have a pretty good idea of what came out on top.

Last week I shared a high-level look at impostor phenomenon (the more accurate description of what is widely known as impostor syndrome) and how working remotely intensifies these feelings. This week, we’ll talk about:

• What impostor phenomenon really is (according to one of the women who coined the term).

• Where the feelings and limiting beliefs related to impostorism may come from.

• 5 ways you can better understand and live with impostor phenomenon