
Early Edge – Facing Imposter Syndrome with Thom Gruhler, Former Microsoft CMO
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Even the most accomplished leaders face moments of doubt. In this episode, Thom Gruhler, former Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft, joins Jay and Jeff to discuss imposter syndrome—a challenge nearly everyone experiences at some point in their career. Thom shares lessons from leading at the highest levels, why imposter syndrome feelings are so common, and the importance of opening up with your team, your boss, or a mentor to break through self-doubt and fear.
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