Risk of Avoiding Awkwardness

Summary: People, especially women, are more comfortable taking risks that benefit others than themselves. This stems from a desire for approval, creating a "cringe chasm" that hinders self-improvement. Avoiding awkwardness, while seemingly safe, is the biggest risk as it prevents growth and reaching full potential. Insights:

• Women are often more risk-averse when it comes to personal gain.
• Prioritizing external approval over self-improvement creates a gap that prevents growth.
• Avoiding awkward situations is the biggest risk because it hinders personal and professional development. Proper Nouns:
• KPMG: A 2019 study by this company highlighted women's discomfort with personal risk-taking.
• Hannah/Helen/Hena: The speaker's name and the mispronunciations used to illustrate the awkwardness of correction and the fear of risking approval.

Research

• How does the 'cringe chasm' manifest differently across cultures?
• What are effective strategies for overcoming the fear of awkwardness in professional settings?
• Are there specific personality types more prone to prioritizing external approval over self-improvement?