CHAPTER 10

The Complete Risk-Taking Communicator

RISK MORE, FEAR LESS

What you are will show, ultimately. Start now, every day, becoming, in your actions, your regular actions, what you would like to become in the bigger scheme of things.

—ANNA DEAVERE SMITH, PROFESSOR AND PLAYWRIGHT

I HOPE YOU’LL START TAKING more courageous communication risks daily or weekly to gain momentum. You’ll start firing on all cylinders. Things will click in your communication that haven’t before. You’ll feel more fulfilled by messages you give and receive. People will disclose more than necessary when speaking with you. The way you approach your work and relationships will evolve. You’ll find that trust shows up more abundantly in your interactions.

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