Kris Kelso - Overcoming the Impostor

What People Are Saying About Overcoming The Impostor

I know from firsthand experience that being an entrepreneur and growing a business is difficult. Overcoming The Impostorshould be required reading for every entrepreneur who wants to buck the odds and achieve success. It can be done, and Kris explains how to do it.

David F. Jones, president and CEO, EnableComp || Complete Holdings Group

Kris Kelso has discovered the keys to fighting off your own worst enemythe critical voice inside your head. Every entrepreneur should read this book.

Dr. Tom Hill, author of Living at the Summitand Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneurs Soul

Community is where you gain perspectivewhere you realize that the problems and challenges you are facing are the same challenges that many others have faced (and beaten) before you and that many are facing alongside you today.

This excerpt from Overcoming The Impostorspeaks perfectly to what you will find reading this book: a community of people who have all struggled with the feeling that they dont belong, like their friends or colleagues are going to discover theyre a fraud, and that they dont actually deserve your title, job, or accomplishments. Kris is an authentic entrepreneur and author whos not afraid to share his own experiences around this vulnerable topic. This book reminded me that we all feel like this at some point. Most importantly, Overcoming The Impostorgave me practical advice and confidence that I can apply to tell those little voices in my head to shut up. A fantastic and quick read that will have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life.

Jessica Harthcock, CEO and co-founder, Utilize Health

Overcoming The Impostoris an excellent read. For entrepreneurs, you can learn to work or work to learn. Dont let the demons of The Impostor keep you from your rightful place as a leader and soothsayer of ideas. This book will allow you to turn your inner impostor voice into a voice of reason. Looking deep into that space we all fear is the real evidence of growth as a person and valued member of the community. Ultimately, you will be able to redefine yoursuccess and find the right path for you.

J. Tod Fetherling, CEO, Perception Health

I am an entrepreneur and have had the privilege of working with hundreds of people. Entrepreneurs must be what Kris calls Explorers, who arent concerned with having all the answers; theyre focused on finding the answers. Also, Kris points out the importance of mentorship and helps you understand the power of failure as a teacher on the road to success.

Julia Polk, founder and chief strategy officer, Decode Health

In Overcoming The Impostor, Kris Kelso pulls back the curtain on an entire generation of executives, entrepreneurs, and seemingly successful people who see themselves as impostors and who fear being exposed. With killer clarity, he identifies the symptoms and consequences of living with impostor syndrome and is generous with tried and true strategies to not only combat the inner critic, but to actually use it to your advantage. A must read for any business leader!

Hunter Atkins, chairman, Synovus Bank Nashville

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First edition: 2021

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ISBN: 978-1-947297-23-4 (trade paper)

ISBN: 978-1-947297-24-1 (eBook)

Publishers Cataloging-in-Publication data

Names: Kelso, Kris, author.

Title: Overcoming the impostor : silence your inner critic and lead with confidence / Kris Kelso.

Description: Includes bibliographical references. | Nashville, TN: Dexterity, 2021.

Identifiers: ISBN 978-1-947297-23-4 (pbk.) | 978-1-947297-24-1 (ebook)