Why Courage Matters in Business

Courage is big in Amare organizations. It is an inner strength that leads to saying what must be said, and doing what must be done, in spite of fear, risk, and uncertainty. Being courageous at work is an act of love that builds trust and respect.

For business leaders putting love to work, courage may be simply showing vulnerability, or admitting failure, or listening without judging.

• What does courage look like in your business?

• What brings out your courage? Diminishes it? 

• What one courageous act would you most like to do?

Courage requires trust in yourself, in a higher power, or in your cause, as you step through discomfort, uncertainty, and even terror sometimes. The more often you demonstrate courage, the more you will trust and become even more courageous. 

Three Amare Ways to Be a More Courageous Leader 

1. Take small steps. Acts of courage don’t have to be dramatic or world-changing. It can be quite courageous to simply take a very small step into something that is scary or intimidating for you. Choose one area and do a small courageous act. Yes!

2. Encourage courage! Invite others to challenge themselves to be courageous where they choose – whether it’s public speaking, standing by their values, pitching new ideas, etc. Then ask how it went.

3. Share stories of courage. Make courage part of your culture by telling stories of when courage was demonstrated and how it changed the company. Start with one or two examples of your own! And be careful not to confuse courage with arrogance or machismo or pretension.

Inviting Amare Leaders for New Amare Podcast!

Do you know a courageous leader who’s putting love to work, even in small ways? Contact me and I’ll invite them on my new Amare Leadership Podcast starting soon.

Today’s Amare Wave Wednesday Quote

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”

―Winston Churchill

Thanks everyone for tuning in to Amare Wave Wednesday! Do YOUR one amare thing today to improve your business and grow the wave! 

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With Amare,

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