Margie Warrell - Stop Playing Safe

1 Chapter 1 Figure 1: begin with why Figure 2: finding purpose in work

2 Chapter 2Figure 3: the Risk/Reward Matrix

3 Chapter 3Figure 4: the four domains of trust

4 Chapter 4Figure 5: conversations count

5 Chapter 6Figure 6: life's realityFigure 7: the SOAR processFigure 8: the power of choice

6 Chapter 7Figure 9: the three domains of courageous leadershipFigure 10: leaders can see what can be

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2 Table of Contents

3 Title Page

4 Copyright

5 About Margie

6 Preface

7 Introduction

8 Begin Reading

9 Acknowledgements

10 Index

11 End User License Agreement

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In today’s play-it-safe culture, this is a must-read book for anyone who wants to take smarter risks that elevate themselves and others to higher ground. If fear of failing or falling short has ever held you back, this book is for you. Buy it. Read it. Take the leap!

— MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, THINKERS50 WORLD #1 EXECUTIVE COACH & LEADERSHIP THINKER

Creating a better world requires courage. Stop Playing Safe gives you a roadmap to take the bold action required to move ahead in a world where uncertainty and acceleration are equal realities. If you’re looking for an inspired step forward in leadership and life this book is a must read!

— MAYA HARI, VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS, TWITTER

Margie is a true expert on the science of success. Her new book is both inspiring and practical. It's a powerful manual for creating the life of your dreams.

— SIIMON REYNOLDS, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF WHY PEOPLE FAIL

Margie Warrell provides powerful and practical advice for overcoming our innate fear of risk and vulnerability. It bears reading and re-reading for all who strive to become their best selves.

— DR GORDON LIVINGSTON, AUTHOR OF TOO SOON OLD, TOO LATE SMART

Adapting to change and taking chances are critical to your success. This book will help you with both. Get it, read it, enjoy the results.

— JON GORDON, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE ENERGY BUS AND THE SEED

Stop Playing Safe provides a roadmap to navigate uncertainty and find the courage to create meaningful changes in your workplace, career and life.

— REBECCA HEINO, PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT, MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

One look at the title of my last book, and then this one, should tell you why I like it! Stop Playing Safe will help you harness the courage to take the risks that make sense — and give you the success you want.

— RANDY GAGE, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER RISKY IS THE NEW SAFE

Stop Playing Safe is more than a book; it's a reference guide for living a full and courageous life. It's one of those rare books that is at once original, inspirational and above all, useful. Margie Warrell is a leading voice in the courage building movement and Stop Playing Safe proves that too much safety can be a dangerous thing.

— BILL TREASURER, PRESIDENT OF GIANT LEAP CONSULTING AND AUTHOR OF COURAGE GOES TO WORK

Practical, powerful and inspiring. In uncertain times, it's a guidebook you absolutely must read as it spells out exactly how to handle your challenges and find the confidence to speak up and get ahead in the new economy. Everyone in your company should read it!

— SUZI POMERANTZ, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, MASTER COACH AND CEO OF INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP INTERNATIONAL LLC

It’s the risks we don’t take that we regret the most. Stop Playing Safe will give you the courage to do more, experience more, and regret less. Read it. Apply it. Reap the rewards of a braver life.

— CHESTER ELTON, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE CARROT PRINCIPLE, LEADING WITH GRATITUDE AND ANXIETY AT WORK

FULLY REVISED SECOND EDITION

DR. MARGIE WARRELL

First published in 2021 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

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Office also in Melbourne

© John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2021

The moral rights of the author have been asserted

ISBN: 978-0-730-39458-7

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