Leadership

LEADERSHIP LESSONS

This weeks’ topic: COURAGE

Being ‘Values-Driven’ means two things:

Doing what’s right –
Following our conscience; refusing to compromise ourselves, or our principles, despite pressures and temptations to the contrary, and

Taking a stand against what’s wrong –
Speaking out, and acting out, whenever we see others do things that are incorrect or inappropriate.
Unquestionably, both of those require guts, nerve, and fortitude…they require courage.

Courage is…
Following your conscience instead of “following the crowd.”
Refusing to take part in hurtful or disrespectful behaviours.
Sacrificing personal gain for the benefit of others.
Speaking your mind even though others don’t agree.
Taking complete responsibility for your actions…and your mistakes.
Following the rules – and insisting that others do the same.
Challenging the status quo in search of better ways.
Doing what you know is right – regardless of the risks and potential consequences.

How courageous am I?

Have the courage to seek the truth.
-- David Cottrell