Is Fear of Failure Holding Back Our Leaders?

Leaders are too afraid of failure.

Businesses are too afraid of failure. 

Young professionals, especially students, are too afraid of failure. 

In general, people are too afraid of failure. 

The further along in my journey, the more I realize people and businesses are simply scared.

And I do understand why. I understand the hesitancy. Especially in the social media age where all is seen, all too often. 

My advice to all, know what you do well and continue to do it. 

But also leave room to be innovative and try new things. 

If a new program, new event, new product, new system, new hobby, or new whatever doesn’t work out…. you can always fall back on and rely on what you do well.

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My former classmate at Viterbo University, Kevin Schleicher, M.B.A. runs a potatoe farm and is trying a new more sustainable cover crop this year. 

That’s a big step and change for them! They did their research and are making the change! 

Will it work!? I’m sure they hope so.

Were they afraid or a little hesitant at first!? I’m sure they were. 

But they took the leap and did it. 

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It is okay to continue what you know is successful and what you know will go well, but there is the potential for much more!

Week 38 of 52