Wild Courage

Go After What You Want and Get It

De: Jenny Wood

Narrado por: Jenny Wood

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A bold, empowering, and energizing guide to embracing your ambition and chasing after what you want from an executive who spent nearly two decades climbing the ranks at Google.

"Extraordinary." -Kim Scott

"It's about pushing past fear and daring to be yourself." -Dan Pink

What if the traits you need to get ahead are the exact opposite of what you’ve been told?

To be successful you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage.

As a former Google leader and top career coach who chased an attractive stranger off the subway and later married him, Jenny Wood knows her way around courage. In this book, Wood shatters conventional wisdom about achieving your goals. She gives you permission to ditch your fear and chase after what you want, unapologetically.

Wood reclaims nine traits from their negative shackles and teaches you how to apply them in a savvy and sane way to supercharge your success, whether you’re trying to impress your new boss, snag a stretch promotion, or land a life-changing deal.

Wild Courage will teach you how to be:

Weird: Win as you or lose as “who?”
Selfish: Be your own champion.
Shameless: Kick impostor syndrome to the curb and self-promote with ease.
Obsessed: Push, persist, and perform at your highest level.
Nosy: Get curious to network confidently and learn from others.
Manipulative: Build influence with empathy and manage up like a pro.
Brutal: Draw lines and stick to them. Embrace the power of no.
Reckless: Err on the side of action and take healthy risks.
Bossy: Steer others to success, even if you’re not in charge yet.

Wild Courage coaches you to smash through your fear of discomfort, failure, and the judgement of others, to embrace your boldest self in pursuit of what you want. To be successful, you need to have courage. Wild amounts of it.

Reseñas de la Crítica

Longlisted for the 2025 Non-Obvious Book Award

“Your candid career coach for unstoppable growth.”
-Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor

“A fresh, fearless approach to achieving your goals. This book is both a guide and a cheerleader for anyone on a mission to make things happen."
-Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project

“The secret behind Jenny’s powerful debut is that this is actually a book about generous action. Creating the conditions for others to get what they need takes courage.”
-Seth Godin, bestselling author of This Is Strategy

“Wild Courage vividly demonstrates that success isn’t just about talent or luck. It’s ultimately about pushing past fear and daring to be yourself. Jenny Wood’s savvy lessons will inspire you to stop seeking permission and to start taking action.”
- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell is Human

"Jenny Wood flips the script that keeps so many people paying small. Wild Courage is a treasure trove of insights."
-Tiago Forte, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Building A Second Brain

"Jenny’s no-BS, from-the-trenches tactics for success at work (and everywhere else) will light a fire under you."
-Noah Kagan, New York Times bestselling author of Million Dollar Weekend

“Jenny’s work curates 20+ years of hard-wrought insights into a single package. She teaches the art of the chase through vivid storytelling and counter-intuitive tactics. It’s amazing.”
-John Bunney, Vice President at Microsoft

"Jenny was easily one of the best speakers at Google. She is dynamic, entertaining and educational."
-Allan Thygesen, CEO DocuSign, Former President, Americas & Global Partners, Google

Stand Out for Goodness Sake

Book is completely right. We are indoctrinated nearly from birth NOT to stand out. Sit quietly, do your work, don’t speak. But that’s not what successful people do. They do the opposite.
An enjoyable and engaging read. Thank you.

Wildly good!

This is such a great guide on how to be a rockin’ leader or even a better contributor. I love the stories and the wrap up for each chapter.

Permission to Be Bold

Wild Courage is a must-read for anyone pushing the boundaries of their career or tackling ambitious goals that feel just out of reach. Jenny boldly reclaims leadership qualities that typically get criticized—selfish, obsessed, manipulative, bossy, etc—revealing them as essential ingredients for those who achieve remarkable success.

The book couldn't have come at a better time for me as I embark on a new journey in my career and am struggling with imposter syndrome and self-promotion. Jenny offers practical tools and mindset shifts that are easy to use but make a huge difference.

I now catch myself using mantras from the books message– "stay shameless," "be selfish," and "it takes obsession" – whenever I need that extra push to put myself out there.

If you're working toward an important goal or trying to advance your career, "Wild Courage" gives you permission to go after what you want, unapologetically. Thanks Jenny – this book is a game-changer!

Real Tactics

I “accidentally” used one of the tactics in the book about giving two options instead of presenting what I thought was best. I was on a phone call with a City Planner, and it just sort of slipped out. I’ve never had that happen 'live' before. I’m usually very calculated and intentional about trying new concepts, but this one just organically occurred. As an indecisive, introverted, Type-B contributor this does not come naturally to me. But for whatever reason this one struck my self-concious’ fancy…and it worked out!

Wild Courage played out is a win that feels great and makes you want to try other methods for success.

Excellent Content—Great for aspiring leaders

I had been searching for a book that emphasized the importance of courage (especially in the workplace). This was the perfect antidote to anyone experiencing imposter syndrome, especially in a leadership role. Thank you for the excellent and inspiring content!