“If mental blocks around awkwardness have kept you from taking the next right step in your career and life, you need to read Good Awkward. Henna Pryor combines insightful research and a playful writing style to bring a fresh perspective to taking the professional risks we all need to take to succeed — in work and in life.”
Russell Wilson
American NFL Quarterback, Denver Broncos
“Smart, witty, and full of fresh insights — Henna takes us on a ride of rediscovering an emotion that we all feel, but rarely give the attention it deserves. Great leaders in the modern era need to embrace their awkward to build communities and make meaningful contributions. Thankfully, Good Awkward is here to show us how to do it.”
Lindsay Kaplan
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Chief
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“I feel seen! In Good Awkward, Pryor puts her finger on something most of us are afraid to admit — we don’t always know the right thing to say, our attempts at small talk fall flat, we get shot down when we venture into new territory. I found myself nodding along to the many relatable examples of how we stifle ourselves because we are afraid of being anything but the polished professionals we want the world to see. But Pryor explores how embracing our inner awkwardness can actually help us perform better at work — and in life. When we free ourselves from the fear of looking less than perfect we realize that our awkwardness can be a superpower. Highly recommend!”
Karen Dillon
Former Editor of Harvard Business Review and New York Times best-selling author of How Will You Measure Your Life?
“Good Awkward is a revolutionary and game changing book. If you get stuck because you worry about saying the wrong thing or the thought of sitting through an awkward silence is unbearable, this book (and Henna Pryor) will change your life.”
Michael Port
NYT and WSJ bestselling author of Steal the Show
“Whip-smart. Funny. Insightful. Inspirational. If awkwardness has held you back and you’d rather use it as an advantage at work and in life, READ THIS BOOK!”
Joanna Lohman
Former US Women’s National Soccer Team Player + Mental Performance Coach
“Success requires courage. But how do you overcome the awkwardness that often comes with taking risks, facing challenges, and stepping out of your comfort zone? In her brilliant book, Henna Pryor offers a practical and playful guide to becoming the bravest you. Timely and refreshing, Good Awkward helps you turn your kryptonite into a superpower!”
Sanyin Siang
Duke University Professor and CEO Coach and Advisor
“Good Awkward reassures us that awkwardness is normal and provides a path through the cringe to the connections, contributions, and conquests that lie on the other side.”
Liane Davey
Organizational Psychologist and Author of The Good Fight