Risk It! How to Overcome Fear and Make Smart Changes - Softcover

Risk it! How to Overcome Fear and Make Smart Changes

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Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Fair. Brian Fray (illustrator). Previous Owner Markings/Ex-Library; Repaired; First Page of Front Matter Missing; Front Cover Pulled (Reverse) From Removal of Pocket; Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Front, Rear Covers Lightly Chipped; Spine Moderately Chipped; Moderate Sticker Pull to Front, Rear Covers; Spine Slightly Cocked; Edges Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. TYPESETTING: Hope Thompson. COVER DESIGN: Kristine Ramezani. CONTENTS: Introduction; Risk-taking Objectives; Why Take Risks: Personal (PROFILE: Sharon Wood); Why Take Risks: Corporate; Risk-taking: Definition (PROFILE: Dave Broadfoot); OBJECTIVE 1 To Become Aware of Personal and Corporate Attitudes Toward Risk-taking - PROFILE: Cheryl Wagner, PROFILE: Jeff MacInnis, PROFILE: Ed Mirvish; OBJECTIVE 2 To Identify the Factors which Enable Risk-taking - PROFILE: Paul Howard, PROFILE: Carl Hiebert; OBJECTIVE 3 To Identify the Factors which Inhibit Risk-taking - PROFILE: Jonathan Nelson; OBJECTIVE 4 To Understand the Risk Cycle and When to Use It in Order to Take Risks Wisely - PROFILE: Bonnie Bickel, PROFILE: John Kim Bell, PROFILE: Marg Gleeson, PROFILE: Bonney King; OBJECTIVE 5 To Comprehend the Relationship of Intuition, Creativity and Risk-taking to Innovation - PROFILE: John Easton; OBJECTIVE 6 To Learn How You and Your Company can be Mutually Supportive in order to Take the Risks Necessary to Innovate - PROFILE: Fred Ryan, PROFILE: June Callwood; Suggested Reading. SYNOPSIS: Change is happening so quickly in our society that we need to become more innovative in both our personal and professional lives. Here is a practical, easy-to-read guidebook on how to take smart risks in order to challenge life and reach our potential. Inspiring profiles of risk-takers and personal exercises are included. Grab a pencil and design your own change. Reva Nelson, a risk-taker herself, has travelled extensively; her varied education and work experiences in Theatre, Psychology, Education and Human Resources enable her to bring a special texture and richness to her seminars. Since 1982, when she formed her own company, Reva has motivated organizations to communicate clearly, take risks and innovate. She is committed to inspiring individuals and businesses to take action for positive growth through her humorous and well-researched speeches. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Reva is often sought out as the guest expert for radio, television and print interviews. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 004383

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