Inexperienced leaders can become fixated on what others think of them. They can become overly concerned with, and influenced by, the anticipated perceptions others might have of their choices, decisions, and messages. Bordering on paranoia, some leaders can be so concerned with such opinions that they can become consumed with attempting to outthink their critics, guessing how others will interpret their every move. Leaders with this focus often think people hang on their every word, waiting to judge and second-guess their every decision.