Vocabulary Consciousness
Qualia
(singular: quale) – The individual, subjective "feel" of experiences (e.g., how pain feels vs. its neurological explanation).
Empowerment
– Giving team members the authority, resources, and confidence to take initiative.
Chit-chat
– Casual, informal conversation (similar to small talk).
Attribution
– The process of explaining causes of events; people with imposter syndrome often attribute their success to external factors like luck rather than their abilities.
Emotional Awareness
The capacity to recognize and name both one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.
Sentience
– The capacity to have subjective experiences (often used for animals/AI).
Delegation
– Assigning tasks or responsibilities to others.
Banter
– Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
Self-Esteem
– A person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value; often lower in individuals experiencing imposter syndrome.
Impulse Control
The ability to delay gratification, resist impulsive behaviors, and make thoughtful choices.
Dualism
– The view that mind and body are fundamentally separate
I am a type of fruit. I am yellow and round. What am I?
A lemon.
Pleasantries
– Polite remarks or gestures used in social interactions (e.g., "How are you?").
Cognitive Distortion
– Patterns of negative thinking, like “all-or-nothing” or “catastrophizing,” which often exacerbate imposter syndrome.
Emotional Resilience
The ability to recover from stress, setbacks, or emotional upheaval and remain composed.
Idealism
– The theory that reality is fundamentally mental or consciousness-based.
Autocratic Leadership
– A style where the leader makes decisions unilaterally.
Open-ended questions
– Questions that require more than a yes/no answer, encouraging discussion.
Reframing
– Changing the way one views a situation or belief, which can help those with imposter syndrome see their strengths and achievements from a new perspective.
Emotional Literacy
Recognizing, labeling, and articulating emotions accurately to improve emotional understanding and communication.
Emergentism
– The idea that consciousness arises from complex interactions in the brain.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
– A hands-off approach that gives team members freedom to make decisions.
Empathy
– The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, often shown in conversations.
Projection
– The tendency to place one’s insecurities onto others, such as assuming others view us as “frauds,” a common pattern in imposter syndrome.
Mindfulness
Maintaining present-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment.