The Next Big Idea Daily Your Life Could Use a Little More Danger
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Dec 8, 2025 In a dynamic discussion, Ben Swire, former design lead at IDEO, and K. Scott Griffith, ex-airline pilot and safety expert, explore the transformative power of small, smart risks. Swire introduces 'safe danger,' highlighting how these manageable risks can enhance creativity and trust in teams. Griffith follows with insights on risk management from aviation, emphasizing the importance of understanding hidden risks and designing reliable systems. Together, they illustrate how taking intentional risks can strengthen both personal and professional relationships.
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Safe Danger Creates Growth
- Safety and danger are dance partners that create the emotional zone 'safe danger' where small risks enable growth.
- Small, intentional risks rewire fear into trust by updating our nervous system when risks pay off.
Level The Playing Field
- Use three principles—intention over execution, curiosity over comparison, journey over destination—to level the playing field.
- Focus on why people made something, ask curious questions, and value their process to encourage sharing.
Play Reveals Real Dynamics
- Fun alone won't build connection because competition, passivity, and old dynamics preserve status quo.
- Creativity as a medium lets people reveal values safely and accelerates genuine understanding.
