BUILDING BRAVE
CAREERS
Margot Andersen
‘I FEEL LIKE MY SECRET MAGIC TRICK THAT
SEPARATES ME FROM A LOT OF MY PEERS IS THE
BRAVERY TO BE VULNERABLE AND
TRUTHFUL AND HONEST.’
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- KATY PERRY
ll too often when we think of
bravery we think of once-off
heroic acts… firefighters who
run into burning buildings to rescue
people; the person who jumps into the
rising flood waters to save a child in
danger; or the whistleblower who takes
a very public stance to report corruption
in the workplace.
But the truth is there is no such thing
as a small act of bravery. Responding to
situations and making decisions - no
matter how big or small – when there
are no guaranteed results requires brave
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thinking and brave action.
We currently live and operate in times
that crave a higher degree of bravery.
Everywhere we turn there is a huge
cry in our communities and businesses
for a return to genuine authenticity,
transparency and engagement.
However the truth is, we can’t do any
of these things without the bravery to
be vulnerable, truthful and honest. To
really show up, interact and give things
our all.