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About this quote

What does it mean?
Advise to stay confident when others seem fearful.
In plain terms
If everyone is scared, do not be scared.
What can you take from it?
Do not let others' fear make you fearful.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • negotiation
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • leading others
  • staying calm
  • risk taking

Questions to consider

  • When should you ignore others' fear?
  • How do you stay calm?

Another view

Being fearless can sometimes be reckless.

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