Great points all around, I especially agree with using high performance and relationships as a recovery plan for when risks go bad.
In my previous job I had 11 years of reputation and relationships. This allowed me to take risks, most of which failed. But because of my standing I was able to write a failure blog about each risk and why it failed. The idea was to change the culture towards taking more risks and allowing someone else to pick up a failed project and complete it.
Ethan -- 100% agree on risk taking. Sometimes cultures don't encourage this. As a former Amazonian, I know this is encouraged there. Great post!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Great points all around, I especially agree with using high performance and relationships as a recovery plan for when risks go bad.
In my previous job I had 11 years of reputation and relationships. This allowed me to take risks, most of which failed. But because of my standing I was able to write a failure blog about each risk and why it failed. The idea was to change the culture towards taking more risks and allowing someone else to pick up a failed project and complete it.
Better to take a bold move and learn lessons vs never learning anything at all.