When you read leadership books and blogs, there is no shortage of lists for the best attributes of leaders. Do you know one that is often missing on those lists? COURAGE. Don’t believe it? Google it! It’s crazy that so many people miss this. It is the secret to great leadership!
It takes courage to make the tough but wise decisions, like getting the right people on and off the bus in the workplace. It takes courage to take the calculated risks for trying new ideas. It takes courage to ask others to follow you when sometimes you aren’t quite sure exactly where you’re headed yet.
Courage is the secret! As you look to sharpen your leadership skills or decide who you trust to follow, surround yourself with those who choose courage when faced with opposition, who choose courage when navigating their daily steps, and choose courage when planning for the future.