Act like a leader, think like a leader: Why "fake it 'til you make it" is actually good advice (Herminia Ibarra)

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Act like a leader, think like a leader: Why "fake it 'til you make it" is actually good advice (Herminia Ibarra)

Dec 29, 2025 · 4m 45s

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We are often told that to change our lives, we must first look inward—reflect, analyze, and gain insight before we act. But Herminia Ibarra, a professor at London Business School,...

We are often told that to change our lives, we must first look inward—reflect, analyze, and gain insight before we act. But Herminia Ibarra, a professor at London Business School, argues that this conventional wisdom is backward. You cannot think your way into a new way of acting; you must act your way into a new way of thinking.In today's 5-minute briefing on "Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader," we explore the principle of Outsight.
Discover why being too good at your current job is a "Competency Trap" that holds you back, and why the only way to become a leader is to start doing leadership work before you feel ready.

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Tags	#action #authenticity #career #competency #development #experimentation #ibarra #identity #leadership #management #networking #outsight #strategy #transition #trap