the paradox of risk

Author

Orly Israel
May 28, 2025

Why we risk
Every time we choose safety over speaking up, we erode our own confidence—and the trust others place in us.

The cost of staying silent
Leaders who call bullshit—“This isn’t working for me”—spark progress.
Yes, they face resistance. But resistance is an indicator that something matters.
They iterate: share their art, host events, hold hard conversations.

The power of truth
When you say, “That hurts” or “I want more,” you do three things at once:

  1. You honor your own integrity.

  2. You give others permission to speak up.

  3. You shift the culture toward honesty.

How to start
Ask yourself: What’s one unspoken truth you owe to someone today?
Then risk it. Because leading with truth isn’t reckless—it’s the foundation of trust.

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