The operative word here is “dare.” We all know that we are imperfect beings, and we often fight that realization struggling for one more grade, bonus, sign of approval, or award. But realizing our imperfection and then being able to operate within it are two vastly different things. Often, we compare ourselves to others or we compete, or we criticize. All these activities are on the vertical plane where one is up, and one is down. It is based on a model of being with others based on who is superior and who is inferior. But if we realize our humanity, our common humanity, we realize that we can live in a horizontal world where each person can contribute to the whole without having to be better than, more important than, or even…perfect. Of course, games and sports have winners and losers. Our science needs to be as accurate and perfect as possible, but when you visit your KOLs or your team or those who report to you think “How can I be useful here?” rather than “I must be perfect!” Let your PowerPoint be perfect if you must, but for you and me… We are at our best when we are seen as useful.