In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Alyssa Cox about learning from failure and our attitude to risk. This conversation was originally recorded in July 22 and shares Alyssa's thoughts around fear for your own personal status. They discuss the differences between risk inclined and the risk averse organisations and how it impacts on the success of the organisations. Judith also shares real life examples of the lack of pychological safety in performance driven organisations'. Alyssa shares how Institutionalised Candour is a component of Pixar's success and how their celebration of failure is what makes everyone loves their movies. In this conversation they share how you need to get the right Change Champions on board to make change happen and how to seek different perspectives. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.