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Playing Big

Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead

Tara Mohr

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Playing Big
Confronting the Inner Critic+
Playing Small vs. Playing Big+
Using Fear as a Guide+
Communicating Big+
Unhooking from Praise & Criticism+

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Question 1 of 6
According to the text, what is the true nature of the 'inner critic'?
  • A. It is a self-destructive impulse driven by past trauma.
  • B. It is a protective mechanism designed to keep you safe from risks and judgment.
  • C. It is an accurate reflection of your actual limitations and weaknesses.
  • D. It is an external voice internalized from highly competitive workplace environments.
Question 2 of 6
How does the book define the concept of 'playing big'?
  • A. Achieving external markers of success such as promotions and industry recognition.
  • B. Adopting a highly extroverted personality to dominate conversations and meetings.
  • C. Expressing your authentic voice and acting from a place of genuine purpose.
  • D. Eliminating all feelings of fear and self-doubt before taking on new challenges.
Question 3 of 6
What specific practice does the book recommend to help you stop automatically declining new opportunities?
  • A. Delegate the decision to a trusted mentor or colleague.
  • B. Give yourself a mandatory twenty-four-hour pause to consider what playing big would look like.
  • C. Say 'yes' immediately to every opportunity to force yourself out of your comfort zone.
  • D. Write a list of worst-case scenarios before responding to any request.
Question 4 of 6
What is the difference between the two types of fear, 'pachad' and 'yirah', mentioned in the text?
  • A. Pachad is the fear of failure, while yirah is the fear of success.
  • B. Pachad is a healthy fear of physical danger, while yirah is an unhealthy fear of social judgment.
  • C. Pachad is the fear experienced in childhood, while yirah is the fear experienced by adults in professional settings.
  • D. Pachad is an irrational fear of imagined disasters, while yirah is the trembling feeling of growth and stepping into your potential.
Question 5 of 6
Which of the following is recommended to improve your communication and 'communicate big'?
  • A. Building up to your main point slowly to ensure the audience understands the context.
  • B. Starting presentations with your conclusion or recommendation up-front.
  • C. Ending your statements with an upward inflection to invite collaboration.
  • D. Using softening phrases like 'just checking in' to appear more approachable to your team.
Question 6 of 6
How does the author suggest you mentally reframe feedback when trying to unhook from praise and criticism?
  • A. Recognize that feedback often reveals more about the giver's own fears and values than it does about you.
  • B. Ignore all criticism to protect your self-esteem, but accept praise to build your confidence.
  • C. Adjust your actions immediately based on negative feedback to avoid future judgment.
  • D. Base your personal measures of success entirely on the amount of positive feedback you receive.

Playing Big — Full Chapter Overview

Playing Big Summary & Overview

Playing Big (2014) reveals how to overcome the inner barriers that keep you playing small and offers concrete strategies for finding your voice, facing fear, and defining success on your own terms. It provides a transformative framework for stepping boldly into your potential across all areas of life, from career and leadership to community involvement and personal relationships. 

Who Should Listen to Playing Big?

  • Emerging leaders hesitant to claim their authority or expertise
  • People-pleasers struggling with setting boundaries at work and in life
  • Anyone experiencing imposter syndrome, battling self-doubt, or feeling stagnant and unfulfilled

About the Author: Tara Mohr

Tara Mohr is a leadership coach, speaker, and author who has served as an expert on women's leadership for major publications and organizations including the New York Times and Harvard Business Review. She founded the acclaimed Playing Big leadership program for women and has helped thousands of participants across the globe to navigate self-doubt and take bold action. Mohr holds an MBA from Stanford University and received the Emerging Leader Award from the San Francisco Foundation.

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