CONCLUSIONLeading in the Midst of Fear Using the Four Principles

You may ask what leading in the midst of fear has to do with communications and public relations. Everything.

In our line of work, we hear no more than yes. It’s very easy to internalize no and make a judgment about your capabilities and skillset. And with a history of nos, it’s tempting to develop debilitating fear.

There are many resources to help one lead in the midst of fear. One of my favorites is Arianna Huffington’s On Becoming Fearless.1 It covers every aspect of overcoming fear from aging and rearing children to managing a career and pursuing one’s dreams. This book is especially pertinent for women who, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, make up 63 percent of ...

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