Embracing Risk to Improve Your Leadership

There are a variety of perceptions surrounding risk. Some of us think of risk as careless and irresponsible; others may think of risk as an exciting opportunity to try something new. Understanding how to engage with risk can open new doors for you–including the possibility of running for office. We know that women are more likely to calculate the costs and barriers of running for office, which can sometimes make the idea of considering a run sound reckless.

In a conversation moderated by She Should Run Political Pipeline Director Jarinete Santos, we spoke with State Representative Amber Mariano and City Commissioner Reina Saco about how they have embraced the unknown and how others can do the same.