You just parked the car. The engine is off. And you’re sitting there, hands on the wheel, waiting for someone to tap on the window and say, “We made a mistake. You don’t belong.”

If that feeling is familiar, you’re not broken. You’re actually in the majority.

In this episode of The Engage and Inspire Podcast, host Scott Liles tackles the hidden leadership crisis no one talks about: Imposter Syndrome. Drawing on 2025 research from BMC Psychology, the Informing Science Institute, and MIT, Scott reveals why 62% of professionals feel like frauds—and why that doubt might actually make you a more trusted leader.

You’ll learn:

• Why that promotion made your confidence worse (and what your brain is getting wrong)
• The three destructive behaviors imposter syndrome triggers in senior leaders—risk aversion, decision paralysis, and overcompensation
• The counterintuitive MIT finding: more imposter thoughts = more trustworthiness
• The RISE Method (Recognize, Interpret, Shift, Experiment) to turn doubt into curiosity
• Three concrete actions for this week: stop competency hoarding, start a success log, and name the narrative out loud

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You have seven seconds before your team reads your hesitation. In this episode of Engage and Inspire, host Scott Liles breaks down the neuroscience, data, and practical frameworks every leader needs to make better decisions — faster and with more confidence — in an era of radical uncertainty.

Drawing on a global study of 17,555 participants (UCL + HSBC), new IBM CEO research, and a 10-year KRW International study on character, Scott reveals:

• Why uncertainty triggers painful neurological ambivalence — and how to override it.
• Why 45% of solo decisions fail — and what to do instead.
• The surprising truth about AI in the C-suite (64% of CEOs trust it, but only 25% of employees use it).
• How high-character leaders deliver nearly 5x higher ROA.
• Three ready-to-use frameworks: The Pre-Mortem, Voice ∙ Vote ∙ Veto, and the 3-Path Test (Logic ∙ Emotion ∙ Legacy).

If you’ve ever doubted a decision, rushed a call, or felt alone in the storm — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now. Then lead differently.

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You’re running on empty. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you’re a bad leader. But because you’ve been taught the wrong lesson: that time management is the answer.

In this episode of Engage and Inspire, host Scott Liles dismantles the single biggest lie in leadership development. Drawing on neuroscience, real-world data (including the famous Wachovia Bank study), and a four-dimensional framework of energy, Scott reveals why exhausted leaders don’t just hurt themselves—they drain everyone around them.

You’ll learn:

• The four dimensions of energy (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) and which one you’re neglecting
• Why emotional energy matters more than IQ during conflict
• How to run a 7-day Leader Energy Audit starting tomorrow
• Practical tactics like the 90-minute sprint, decision budgeting, and the 4:00 PM team reset
• Why HR must shift from wellness webinars to structural change through human sustainability

If you’ve ever sat in your car after work too tired to go inside, this episode is for you. It’s not about working more hours. It’s about leading from a regulated, present, available tank.

Listen if: You’re a leader, manager, or HR professional who’s tired of burning bright and burning out fast.

Disclaimer: All original content in this podcast is the copyright of Engage & Inspire © 2025. All rights reserved.

Music License: The music featured in this episode is "Steam Waves" by Arenas and "Positive Corporate" by Boomer. It was legally licensed for use in this project from PremiumBeat.com. We have the necessary rights to use this track in our content. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other individual or organization.

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