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Risk Taking
Take calculated risks to create and seize opportunities for making your organization better.
With great opportunities come great risks. Don’t become paralyzed by uncertainty. Take necessary, considered risks and you will advance further in your career and outperform your more cautious peers, according to a 2005 survey by auditing firm Grant Thornton. But, as the survey report indicates, too many leaders don’t have the will to persevere in the face of risk. You can challenge others and push for change and growth—for yourself, your team, and your organization. Increase your comfort with and skill at taking risks and position yourself ...
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