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In his book
Taking Smart Risks, Doug Sundheim argues that as leaders we need to make more risky decision. Not careless, but calculated, smart risks. He identifies five dangers faced by leaders who avoid risks on a long term basis:
You don’t win.
You don’t grow.
You don’t create.
You lose confidence.
You don’t feel alive.