We are all exposed to hazards and their risks everyday. Some risks are involuntary. Being struck by lightning and being exposed to the potential hazards in the air and water are largely beyond our control. Other risks are voluntary. Many people choose to smoke cigarettes, ski, and drive even though these activities can be hazardous.
Leaders are people that take risks.
However, use of good problem-solving skills can minimize the risk and maximize the benefit. Because we benefit from them in some way. The benefits of breathing outweigh the risk of contaminants. Driving quickly to get where we want to go is more important to most of us than the risk of an accident. Earning an income outweighs the risks of lung damage for many coal miners.