Hero emoji smilingHero emoji heart eyes
Get Started!

How to Be a Risk-Taker When Building Teams

Tai
November 5, 2020
3 Min Read
Photo by
Meredith Schomburg

According to Harvard Business Review, taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zone at work promotes personal and company growth. Great leaders know to make a true impact there has to be a component of risk-taking. It’s only then that we can uncover creative solutions.

Reflect on how to be a risk-taker when building teams

Learning how to be a risk-taker is fundamental in developing and honing your leadership skills. Start by simply taking a moment to reflect.

Is it better to play it safe or take risks at work?

Exercises to help you be a risk-taker when building teams

Now, it's time to put your reflection into action. Finding opportunities to implement your leadership skills can allow you to be a risk-taker.  

  • Attend a company event outside of your comfort zone. If you go to events like seminars or training programs, try interactive events like game nights or team lunches.
  • Lend a hand to cross-functional teams. For example, if you overhear the design team brainstorming template ideas for a new feature, sketch your own samples that may help the team.
  • Ask for new responsibilities beyond your usual scope. At your next quarterly team meeting, express your interest in projects that involve cross-functional teammates.
Start Employee Recognition, Rewards, & Surveys
Free Plan. Easy Setup. No Credit Card Required.
Awwards cat
Awwards cat paws
Awwards ball purple
Awwards ball blue
More in
Communication & leadership