Embracing Uncertainty and Creativity

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Embracing uncertainty allows individuals to move away from autopilot and dive into creatively exploring unknown situations or problems. Uncertainty is a space of possibilities and serves as a signal triggering a beneficial stress response that guides individuals towards intentional exploration. By viewing uncertainty as an ally, leaders and experts can shift from being all-knowing authorities to becoming partners in finding solutions, listening to what the problem communicates rather than relying on assumptions. This perspective is a significant paradigm shift in redefining leadership and expertise.

Could embracing uncertainty be the key to thriving in our age of unpredictability? That's the premise of Maggie Jackson's new book, "Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure," which was chosen by our curators — Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — as one of the year's best works of nonfiction. Maggie sat down with our co-founder Panio Gianopoulos to discuss how mastering the art of being unsure can fuel leadership, deepen relationships, and inspire creativity.

Host: Panio Gianopoulos

Guest: Maggie Jackson

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