Taking Action and Leading with Courage

As leaders, we must be willing to take action.

Why does taking action matter? Because our leadership and impact on others are the sum of the choices we make. However, sometimes, some of those choices are hard.

But here’s the thing: When we take action—even when it’s difficult or scary—we lead with courage. We do the hard thing because it is also the right thing. We stand up when others tell us to stand down. We act even when the personal cost is quite high. When we get knocked down, we get back up.

Taking effective action starts with making conscious choices. That’s the only way we can act with our values and face the challenges in our path. This is an important point to understand. Taking action does not always require us to charge in alone, willing to take on all comers. Sometimes it’s as simple as making a few more conscious choices throughout the day: Choices that align with who we want to be and the impact we want to have on others.

So, consider making a few more conscious decisions each day - specifically, decisions that support your leadership goals. Because when we take action on purpose, with a purpose, it exponentially increases how effective we are as leaders

Stay tuned for more resources on how to implement these five practices. Learn more about Values Based Leadership at: www.innerwill.org and in the just released book, “InnerWill, Developing Better People, Braver Leaders, and a Wiser World through the Practice of Values Based Leadership,” now available at: https://geni.us/InnerWill