spend a great deal of space in the book "Transfluence" making a case that fear is one of the two biggest obstacles to a leader’s success. Fear and pride, I write, stunt the influence of leaders and limit their ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others. So if we want to lead effectively, we must subdue our pride and face and overcome our fears. There’s another side of fear, however, that’s worth exploring in our pursuit of transformative influence. When we face our fear with the right perspective, we actually can turn it into a tool that helps us in our leadership.

1. Ways Fear
1
Can Be Your
Friend
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2. 2
Fear can push us to do
something we should
do but otherwise
wouldn’t try.
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3. 3
Fear can prevent us
from doing
something we
shouldn’t.
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4. 4
Fear can sharpen our
focus when tackling a
problem we can’t
avoid.
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5. 5
Fear can help us rally
the support of others
to achieve our goals.
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6. 6
Fear can increase our
humility.
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