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Rolling The Dice of Uncertainty

Posted in Collaboration, Educational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development by Dr. Byron L. Ernest on January 24, 2024

I am reading a great collaboration of six books conceived and curated by Blake Crouch called Forward. Blake and five other authors, Veronica Roth, N.K. Jemison, Amor Towles, Paul Tremblay, and Andy Weir, wrote the six books. I wrote about one of the driving questions used as inspiration for the series yesterday in The Unforeseen Twists & Turns. The first question was, “How does anyone know at the moment of discovery where their work will ultimately lead” (Crouch, 2019)? Now I’m tackling the second question, “Should we let that uncertainty stop forward momentum, or do we roll the dice and let the chips fall where they may” (Crouch, 2019)?

As leaders, it’s important to embrace the uncertainty that comes with the creative process. While we are tempted to let the fear of the unknown hold us back, taking calculated risks and being open to new possibilities can lead to breakthroughs and unexpected success. It’s about finding a balance between being proactive in moving forward and being adaptable to changing circumstances. By staying curious, learning from failures, and remaining open to feedback, we can navigate through uncertainty and make informed decisions. Ultimately, we have to decide how much risk we are comfortable with, but we must remember that great achievements often come from stepping outside of our comfort zones.

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  1. Being A World Changer | Byron's Babbles said, on January 28, 2024 at 11:23 am

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