Risk-Taking and Mistake-Making: How Fear is Holding You Back From Innovating
Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, Founder of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching & Consulting and co-host of the podcast Confidently You: Women in Leadership
Innovation is crucial for success and growth in any role, especially in leadership. Yet, taking bold steps can feel daunting, often leaving you fixated on what could go wrong. Fear of failure and concern over others' judgment may hold you back from even small risks.
In this session, led by Rebecca Malotke-Meslin, you’ll learn to move past these barriers. By developing the skills to learn from mistakes, break free from rumination, and celebrate successes, you’ll gain both the strategy and courage to embrace risk and foster positive change.
Key Takeaways:
- Build self-awareness around perfectionism and rumination.
- Learn strategies to help you get comfortable taking risks.
- Create a plan to bounce back from mistakes.
- Learn how to celebrate success
Duke graduate students can access this event sponsored by the Association for Women in Science through Duke's institutional membership, sponsored by the Office of Faculty Advancement. Find information about how to claim your Duke membership to AWIS here.
Communication, Professional Adaptability, Professional Development, Professionalism and Scholarly Integrity