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When staying small feels safer than stepping into leadership

I have been volunteering at the same animal shelter for eight years and they want me to apply to run the whole organization but I am scared I will ruin something that works.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Fear of failure keeps someone from expanding their positive impact beyond what feels manageable.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Small legacy vs. great legacy — do scale and ambition matter??”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.