Be Brave: leadership takes courage
This is my 2nd of 12 posts about how to be among the Best Leaders. In these, I provide inspiration for everyone seeking professional and personal growth as a leader of people, projects, groups, teams and organizations. I welcome your comments and feedback.
Be Brave
More than luck, training, education, or will, leadership takes courage. To be a leader, you need to be braver than you feel, more confident than think you should be. This includes having the courage to do the right thing and put other people first – even when it’s unpopular or you think might harm your chances for advancement. The best leaders speak up and act when they see people (employees, clients, stockholder, customers, the media) being treated unfairly or unethically.
It takes courage to stand up and take a leadership role when others might not volunteer to give it to you. They don’t hide behind the situation, nor blame others for “having no choice” about their actions. A leader has strong shoulders on which they are willing to carry the burden of responsibility, accountability, and having the “buck” stop with them. Read more.
