S2:E8 – Playing It Too Safe: Why Risk Aversion Holds You Back
Description
Step into a powerful conversation with Dominic George on the Vision Leadership for LIFE podcast, a space created for Black men who are ready to rise from mid level management into senior leadership without losing their authenticity. In this episode, Dominic takes on a challenge many avoid discussing out loud, how playing it too safe can quietly hold you back from the very opportunities you have been working toward.
Black men, you know the feeling. You have done the work, earned the respect, and yet there is a hesitation, a voice telling you to wait for the perfect time or to avoid rocking the boat. But leadership at the highest level does not reward hesitation. It rewards vision, courage, and the boldness to make calculated moves that demonstrate you are ready for more.
Join the Vision Leadership for LIFE community as Dominic breaks down the hidden cost of risk aversion. He reveals why waiting for flawless timing keeps so many talented Black men stuck, and how senior leaders interpret silence and caution as a lack of readiness. This is not about taking wild chances. It is about learning how to frame your bold ideas as strategic, stepping into visible opportunities, and owning every decision as a reflection of your leadership DNA.
In this episode, Dominic shares real world strategies you can put into action immediately. Discover how to identify the areas where you have been playing it safe, how to move from fear based thinking to intentional risk taking, and how to communicate your bold steps in ways that align with your organization’s mission and vision. You will hear actionable insights that challenge you to lead in the moment, not wait for the moment.
This is more than a conversation. It is a blueprint for stepping out of safe mode and stepping fully into the leader you are called to be. Let Dominic’s unapologetic truth and motivational fire fuel you to break through barriers, redefine what is possible, and elevate your path to senior leadership with courage and authenticity.
Music: That Day
Musician: Jeff Kaale
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