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Collaboration takes more than skills and schedules—it takes the courage to step outside your comfort zone with other people.

Bravery isn’t just about big, dramatic moments—it also shows up in everyday choices, like meeting someone new, stepping into an unfamiliar space, or staying curious when you feel uncomfortable. In this episode, Jessica and Erin explore how to build everyday courage for collaboration, using skills like curiosity, empathy, and intellectual humility.

Drawing on the Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences Playbooks, Erin shares a practice called “Expand Your Views & Circles” to help you gently stretch your comfort zone, meet new people, and grow your relational bravery over time. You’ll walk away with simple, practical steps you can take to be just a little braver in your community and your work.

LinkedIn Practice:

Practice Everyday Bravery

Think about where you feel most “at home” in your community or workplace. This week, choose one small way to step just outside that comfort zone—attend a new event, introduce yourself to someone you don’t usually talk to, or join a group you’ve been curious about.

After you try it, reflect: What felt uncomfortable? What surprised you? What did you learn about yourself or others?

Links and resources from this episode:

• The Greater Good Science Center Building Briges Playbooks
• VIA Character Strengths
• Season 7, Episode 8 - Turning Conflict Into Collaboration
• Season 7, Episode 11 - Humble on Purpose: A Practice for Better Decisions 
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