If you’ve ever heard phrases like, “the ‘magic’ is in the comfort zone” and others like it, then you’ve been exposed to some of the myths associated with successfully stepping outside your comfort zone. In the myth above, the reality is the “magic” can happen both inside and outside your comfort zone. If only there was a guide.     Well, now there is. It’s called Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence.   Let me ask you a few questions:   * Do you feel comfortable delivering bad news? * Do you look forward to speaking in public? * Do you enjoy networking? * Is it easy for you to speak your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered no to any of these questions, Andy Molinsky’s new book can help. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Andy and I discuss: * The 5 Core Psychological Barriers we often face when trying to act outside our comfort zones * The inevitable pitfalls we face when we consistently avoid ever confronting our fear * Practices you can employ right away to help get outside your comfort zone more often * …and much more!   This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Andy’s Latest Book You can order your copy of Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence right now. Andy Molinsky in Action Books Andy (and Jeff) Recommends You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Steal the Show by Michael Port Andy’s Resources The best place to find out more about Andy is at his