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Author Sam Conniff on becoming comfortable with uncertainty

Jul 2, 2024
Entrepreneur and author Sam Conniff discusses turning uncertainty into innovation, the role of humility in leadership, and the need for a balanced approach to decision-making. He emphasizes embracing creative risk-taking and intentional steps out of comfort zones for personal growth.
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  • Embrace uncertainty for growth and opportunity by learning from unconventional leaders.
  • Developing uncertainty tolerance leads to enhanced decision-making and creative problem-solving.

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Navigating Uncertainty Through Learning from Unconventional Leaders

Sam Coniff, founder of Uncertainty Experts, advocates for learning from ex-gang leaders and refugees, ex-smugglers, and other unconventional leaders to develop new leadership paradigms. He highlights the importance of embracing uncertainty for growth and opportunity, emphasizing that traditional leadership models often lack imagination and fail to address the root challenge of uncertainty.

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