Most leaders are operating on a "bank account" model of confidence: they believe they must deposit enough wins, awards, and external validation to eventually withdraw a sense of certainty. We are taught that confidence is either a personality trait you’re born with, or a mask you must "fake" until it becomes real. But if you have ever reached the peak of a major achievement only to feel like an imposter five minutes later, you know this model is broken. Neuroscience suggests
