We all have a tolerance for risk. Some of us need to build up courage to try something new, while others face fears head on, skydiving through life. The biggest risk, however, is avoiding risks altogether.
Leaders cannot stay safe and let the world pass them by, says Ram Charan, author of The Attacker’s Advantage: Turning Uncertainty Into Breakthrough Opportunities. "At the right moment, you need the inner strength and conviction to take a leap when the outcome is uncertain," he says.