As the creator of The New York Times’ Corner Office Column, journalist Adam Bryant has interviewed hundreds of top-performing CEOs. According to Bryant, CEOs have a reverence for employees who are fearless in their refusal to accept the status quo.Fearlessness, he says, is really about risk taking. After all, expressing views that challenge long-held organizational beliefs means putting your own neck on the line – but this is what separates true leaders from the rest of the pack.In this lesson, learn why demonstrating a sense of fearlessness is critical to advancing your career.