Leadership is not for the faint of heart. Leadership is not easy or certainly not always fun.
Today more than ever, we need brave leadership.
Five Characteristics of a Brave Leader
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Willing to make the tough decisions. Even when people don’t understand or agree.
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Always the most accountable for their actions. They own it even when things do not go well.
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Speak the truth to power. They are principled in their leadership.
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Have uncomfortable conversations. These are never fun but needed.
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Work themselves out of a job. They are secure enough as a leader that they understand the importance of developing others.
As you think about these characteristics of a brave leader, which would be your weakest and strongest?
The good news is that you can choose to improve each of these characteristics.
