In The News: Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology
Many people sometimes feel like a fraud—even if they possess the skills to succeed or have already notched key achievements.
A look at college students' experiences with imposter syndrome and advice from an expert on how to overcome it
I received a compliment on an article I had written from a family friend recently. They told me, "Your work is brilliant; you're so clever to understand these concepts, you must be so proud." The compliment triggered a chain of thoughts. Not because I felt flattered and appreciative of the kind gesture. No, it was my reaction that had caught my attention.
The impostor syndrome, a phenomenon that manifests when people feel like frauds even if they are actually capable and well-qualified, affects people both in the workplace and in the classroom. A new study reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the best -- and worst -- ways to cope with such feelings.
On Monday, August 19, UNLV's Assistant Professor of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Dr. Payal Sharma led the team at Course Hero on an exploration of power. The event is the latest installment of Course Hero's Signature Lecture Series, a program through which staff at the online learning platform, which curates more than 30 million course-specific study resources, experience the best lectures from esteemed educators.
Nevada is world-renowned for precious metals and glitzy casinos, but to the online crowdfunding community, it stands out for other reasons.