Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius

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Author: Victoria Labalme Category: Business & Economics, Leadership, Business & Finance ISBN: 9788119554003 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 7x5 inch Number of Pages: 176

WALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller!

This brief, easy-to-read and inspiring book has given thousands of people the courage to trust themselves and take action—even if they’re a little uncertain, even if they’re a little scared.

Ideal for: entrepreneurs, artists, open-minded individuals, innovators, graduates, and anyone who is figuring out their next steps at work or in life.

If you are…

• Looking for the courage to try something new
• Feeling there’s more but not sure what
• Evaluating a decision or new venture
• Developing a creative project
• Facing an unexpected change
• Graduating or retiring
• Feeling burnt out
• Finding yourself stuck

…this full-color book will offer inspiring prompts, stories, drawings, quotes, and creative guidance to help you find your way.

In RISK FORWARD, Hall of Fame speaker, consultant, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Victoria Labalme shares insights that are practical, reassuring and radically freeing.

Reviews:

“Brisk inspiration and practical thought-starters for anyone contemplating the daunting prospect of a new project or change of direction.”
— Pamela Liebman, president and CEO, The Corcoran Group

“The ideas in the book are audacious and profound and yet they comfort the soul—a great combination. It’s also a quick and delightful read.”
— Frank Oz, Yoda performer, Muppets originator/performer, feature film director

“This is the type of book you’ll want to have on your bookshelf or by your bedside to refer to over and over again.”
— Melissa Houston, contributor at Forbes.com

“How to deal with fear, doubts, and the unknown. Compelling and direct, this book should be the official guidebook for your career.”
— Geoff Cottrill, former CMO at Converse and Coca-Cola

“RISK FORWARD breaks the mold . . . impossible to put down.”
— Ken Blanchard, co-author of The New One Minute Manager®

“A literary form of an antidepressant.”
— Micheline Auger, award-winning playwright and producer

“RISK FORWARD was the lifeline I needed to not only keep going but to double down and invest in myself—to remember and reinvigorate what I have to offer the world.”
— Fergie L. Philippe, cast member of Hamilton on Broadway

“Exquisite, whimsical and thought provoking. Beautifully written, filled with artistry and easy to read, Risk Forward had me asking myself profound questions.”
— Jeff Walker, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Product Launch Formula

“These pages brought literal tears to my eyes for their truth.”
— Hillary Z. Bradley, artist/painter

“RISK FORWARD has an exalted place on my bookshelf next to Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird.”
— Alan Zweibel, original writer at Saturday Night Live

“RISK FORWARD is the indispensable guide for all of us when we freak out at the inception of a new project. Five stars!”
— Steven Pressfield, New York Times best-selling author of The War of Art

“An insightful, witty, and deeply moving mosaic.”
— Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com

“RISK FORWARD moves like a supersonic jet. Loaded with incredible content and life lessons.”
— Harvey Mackay, seven-time New York Times best-selling author

“Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. This is a compassionate book, a kind book, a helpful book.”
— Patricia Ryan Madson, professor emerita, Stanford University

“If Picasso and Apple produced a book, this would be it!!!”
— Vince Poscente, New York Times best-selling author and Olympian

“An essential, practical manual that helps one meet any moment. 3x this week alone, I have applied these principles with my team.”
— Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center