Advice Quote by Ruth Simmons
“If you are the kind of person who listens to conservative advice, you may do okay in life, but you probably won't ever be a fantastic leader. You have to take risks, and you also have to go against conventional wisdom, because conventional wisdom doesn't make for startling advances in society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, 2018
Conservative advice may yield stability, but transformative leadership requires risk‑taking and challenging norms.
In simple terms: Risk and unconventional thinking drive great leadership.
Embrace risk and question tradition.
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When to use this quote
- business startups
- political reform
- creative ventures
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks have you avoided that could foster growth?
- How do you balance caution with boldness?
Risk can lead to failure; not all risks are beneficial.