One of my biggest fears is being publicly criticised. Most people share this fear, and therefore avoid exposing themselves to public scrutiny. Leaders don’t get hung up on this. They take a stand on tough issues and even voice an unpopular view because it’s the right thing to do. As I move forward with developing a women’s network at my workplace I’ve faced some challenges and awkward conversations. Talking about gender equality is a very emotive topic. If you work in the field of planning or sustainability, you face similar emotional reactions to topics like new development or climate change. Does it all boil down to the human dislike of change?
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