Be strong and of good courage
Leaders need courage to make the tough decisions they have to make every day. From time to time , good leadership requires excursions into uncharted waters, and draws on a leader’s courage; one of the most vital qualities they possess.
Leadership is not a title but more a set of qualities to grow into. I haven’t always stepped up when I have felt the fear but these days I recognise it for what it is and have a go anyway.
“Courage is not the absence of fear, rather the judgment that something else is more important than the fear”
A leader must have courage, not just to overcome fear, but to stick with what they believe to be true, and to stand up and admit when they are wrong.
There are 4 kinds of courage that I believe are essential to great leadership:
- The courage to make hard, irrevocable decisions
- The courage to stand firm when things go against you, to stay the course no matter how tough the going gets
- The courage to deal with all situations in a timely, straightforward fashion
- The courage to admit when you are wrong and take it on the chin without shrinking back and throwing in the towel
What is it that is holding you back from being courageous, feeling the fear but doing it anyway. You were created with every seed of greatness required to be everything you are called to be. Come on, step up to the plate, swing the bat, dare to succeed, fight to win. You can do it, but first you must believe.
Have an outrageously courageous week. You deserve it!
Cheers
Grant Herbert
The People Builder
