The Pioneers
Another factor that makes a person susceptible to impostor syndrome is if they are either a pathbreaker or the first (or only) person of a race or gender to hold a position or ascend to a certain level within the company.
In this situation, not only are they are possibly navigating a biased system, they are often doing so without guidance from others who understand their unique situation.
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