They say “no pain, no gain.” But how true is this statement in the context of our professional lives? Do risk-takers really fare better than the risk averse?
Check out: Why Risk-Takers Do Better in Business and in Life
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Glossary
- decline – politely refuse (an invitation or offer)
- cushy – (of a job or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
- perch – (of a bird) alight or rest on something
- mettle – a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience
- fade – gradually grow faint and disappear
- deliberate – done consciously and intentionally
- fumble – do or handle something clumsily
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Think about it
Answer the questions below.
- What according to Jason Hanold says a lot about your overall success in business and life?
- What cannot you gain through loyalty?
- What can the technology you use show others about your attitute to risk?
- How do risk-averse people tend to describe themselves?
- Do people in general take much interest in what you do ?
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Practice makes perfect
Fill in the blank spaces with the missing words. Use ONE word per blank space.
You ________ asked to speak at an event, but you hate ________ in front of crowds. Do you make ________ an excuse and politely decline, or recognize there’s a reason behind the invitation, ________ to the occasion, and start thinking about how you’ll prepare? How you respond says a ________ about your overall success in business and life. That’s according to Jason Hanold, CEO of greater-Chicago-based executive search firm Hanold Associates. As someone who finds and counsels HR leaders for companies such ________ Amazon and Nike, Hanold says there are several key differences between people who are risk-averse and those who have a higher tolerance for ________ chances.
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