Key Takeaway 1: Imposter Syndrome is experienced by up to 82% of people and is typical among high achievers.  To overcome, use logic to justify why you belong (Anderson, 2023).

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Key Takeaway 2: Empathy isn't about overlooking or letting go of a situation.  It's about having the hard conversation to address the situation with compassion and honesty (Anderson, 2023).

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Key Takeaway 3: Path-Goal theory conceptualizes motivation with the underlying assumption that workers will be motivated if they think they are capable of performing their work.  It can be applied across multiple leadership behaviors (Northouse, 2012).

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Analysis: The principles of Path-Goal theory are very much aligned to Agile and Servant Leadership.  The objective of Servant Leadership to clear obstacles and focus on enabling your subordinates to achieve their goals.  While Supportive Leadership and Servant Leadership may have nuanced differences, they both look to nurture their followers.  Servant Leadership is a key characteristic of Agile since clearing obstacles is critical to achieving sprint goals and sustaining / improving velocity.