The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers

A national survey of 1,000 full-time US employees reveals a widening gap between projected confidence and private doubt in modern workplaces. While 43% report impostor feelings, 66% feel pressured to appear more certain than they are. The findings expose a culture of “confidence theater” that stifles growth, fuels burnout, and quietly undermines career advancement.

The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers
A national survey of 1,000 full-time US employees reveals a widening gap between projected confidence and private doubt in modern workplaces. While 43% report impostor feelings, 66% feel pressured to appear more certain than they are. The findings expose a culture of “confidence theater” that stifles growth, fuels burnout, and quietly undermines career advancement.

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