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LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF HILLARY CLINTON

relationship perspective. It also tapped into and strength-
ened my resilience muscle, as I was trying something that
was outside my own comfort zone, something that
involved stepping into the unknown, experiencing change,
and hard work. This experience made me stronger, wiser,
and more confident to accept the new opportunities and
roles that I have taken on in my life.
Sometimes, our own voice will talk us out of taking the
kinds of risks that can build not only our competence but
also our sense of confidence and resilience. While I took
prudent risks along the way, each new experience rein-
forced my confidence in taking on new assignments, learn-
ing the ropes, and acquiring a set of skills that were unique
to that job. This desire to stretch and continuously learn
strengthened my business acumen, enhanced my résumé,
and eventually led me to start my own company.
One of Hillary’s most difficult decisions was deciding
whether she should run for the Senate. While she had cam-
paigned for her husband, this was a whole new ball game,
in which she would be required to campaign for herself. She
knew that she not only had to raise $25 million to run the
campaign but also would need to physically cover 54,000
square miles to gain votes throughout the state. This meant
that she would be spending her time meeting and talking
with people who represented a diverse spectrum of social
views, economic circumstances, and cultures, and who
would often have competing political agendas. From the

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