What Is 'Brave Thinking'? - Mary Morrissey, Renowned Speaker & Advisor, Author of "Brave Thinking: The Art and Science Of Creating A Life You Love" ”Brave thinkers on the other hand, developed the courage to think and live from a vision…They're not going to let circumstances win. They don't deny the circumstances or situations, but they don't let them win. And they're pulling from something that's greater than the circumstance, situation, or condition. And there's a way to hold our thinking and mind when circumstances can seem so daunting, so difficult. So, impenetrable. Brave thinkers summon the courage to think and live from a vision, regardless of the circumstances, situations, and conditions.” Mary Morrissey on Electric Ladies Podcast In this new year, we need all the “brave thinking” we can get – to accelerate the innovating and implementation of the ground-breaking technologies and services we need to both mitigate climate change and to improve our lives, have thriving businesses and create and serve in fulfilling careers. For what “brave thinking “ means and how to do it, listen to this inspiring discussion between Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson and renowned speaker, advisor and author, Mary Morrissey, who literally wrote the book about it. She has addressed the United Nations repeatedly, collaborated with the Dalai Lama, and advised leaders across the world. She’s also the author of the best-selling book, “Brave Thinking: The Art and Science Of Creating A Life You Love,” as well as others.  You’ll hear: What “brave thinking” is and is not. What transformation is and means and how to do it. How to get insights from what we feel as “struggle” How to lead with “brave thinking” Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “Start with a vision…Fast forward in your mind, It’s three years from now or five years from now, and it all worked out. If it all worked out, what kind of income would you really be making that you would love? What, what difference are you making? What impact are you bringing? How many hours a week are you working?.. So you design a work life that answers what would I love? What would I bring? What would I create? What would I earn? What is my time off like? And get a really clear picture of that.” Mary Morrissey on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles here too. You’ll also like (some may have been recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio): Career Collage Episode 5: Lucy Hargreaves, Pamela Conrad, Jessica Filante-Farrington, Sarah Golden, Rose-May Lucotte Climate Philanthropy, Heather Grady, Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Changing Your Leadership Style, Maggie Bieniaszewska, Auto Sector Entrepreneur in Poland Career Collage Episode 4: Jean Case, Melissa Lott, Heather Boushey, Daniella Ortega, Jill Tidman Michele Wucker, author of “You Are What You Risk: The New Art & Science to Navigating an Uncertain World.” Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson