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Taking Risk

"The only way for me to stay unstuck is to walk straight into my fear." — Whitney Johnson

Elizabeth Lesser

Elizabeth Lesser ON Taking Risk

Co-founder and Senior Advisor, Omega Institute

Q: How do you overcome feelings of insecurity, fear or discomfort when deciding to take a risk?

A: I was beset with the “imposter syndrome” for a big chunk of my life. It’s taken me a long time to know myself and trust myself, especially in moments that call for taking a risk. My friend, Eve Ensler, the creator of the Vagina Monologues, said something to me once that helped me finally conquer my insecurities. She said that ... READ MORE »

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Katharine L’Heureux ON Taking Risk

Founder & CEO, Kahina Giving Beauty

Q: How do you overcome feelings of insecurity, fear or discomfort when deciding to take a risk?

A: I have always been quite insecure when meeting new people, but have never had a problem taking large risks, such as starting a business. My position now requires lots of meeting people all over the world and speaking. I have gotten much better at it now, but before I go into an important meeting or give a speech, I always ... READ MORE »

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Cheryl Dorsey ON Taking Risk

President, Echoing Green

Q: How do you overcome feelings of insecurity, fear or discomfort when deciding to take a risk

A: Human beings have survived because risk aversion turns out to be a pretty good evolutionary strategy. It protected our ancestors from a variety of threats. In today’s world, however, where creativity, problem-solving and innovation are keys to creating new opportunities for more of the world’s population, we need to embrace risk-taking more than ever. While I still feel the fear ... READ MORE »

Lubov Azria

Lubov Azria ON Taking Risk

Chief Creative Officer, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

Q: What has been your greatest risk so far and how was it rewarding?

A: I think staying in business during a recession requires a certain level of risk. When the business is soft, having the passion to keep going instead of giving up… when everyone around you is closing down…and you’re hanging in there. I hope to be in business for the next 100 years. READ MORE »

Katrina Markoff

Katrina Markoff ON Taking Risk

President & CEO, Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Q: How do you overcome feelings of insecurity, fear or discomfort when deciding to take a risk?

A: I hate safe. Safe is so boring. Though my risk-taking has seen Vosges through some tough times, I have enjoyed the journey. I love mistakes. This flexibility and daring have ultimately served Vosges well. Where the heart leads you, the money and success will follow. READ MORE »

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Giving New Meaning to How Women Can Climb Their Way to the Top

claudia ON Taking Risk

In February, I woke in the middle of the night panicking about S.H.E. Summit for three consecutive weeks. In April, my husband had an intervention with me because I was talking about S.H.E. Summit morning, noon and night. I talked about it over dinner with friends, during chats with local shopkeepers and even with our READ MORE »

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