The Unbreakable Chain of Courage: Build Your Three-Person Accountability Circle

What if I told you that creating a culture of courage in your life and work could start with just two people? Imagine building an Unbreakable Chain of Courage – a simple yet powerful accountability circle designed to help you take bold actions, one small step at a time.

This isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about having the right people by your side who will inspire you, challenge you, and celebrate with you as you grow. And it’s surprisingly easy to set up.

The ACE Framework: Awareness, Commitment, Execution

At the heart of this idea is the ACE Framework:

• Awareness: Understand what boldness means to you and identify your goals.
• Commitment: Build a system of accountability with others.
• Execution: Take consistent actions and measure progress.

Let’s break it down into actionable steps you can take today.

Step 1: Build Your Chain

You’ll need two people to complete your accountability circle:

1. Someone You Already Feel Comfortable With: This could be a close friend, a colleague, or a trusted peer. They’ll provide a safe space and encouragement when you need it most.
2. Someone Outside Your Normal Circle: This person should bring fresh perspectives and challenge your comfort zone. Look for someone you admire or someone whose courage you’ve noticed. This could even be someone you’ve never met in person but feel drawn to connect with on LinkedIn.

Pro Tip: Use LinkedIn to identify your “outside” connection. Check LinkedIn’s "People You May Know" suggestions or browse your connections’ networks. You might even find another reader of The Courage Inside newsletter to join your chain.

Step 2: Set the Rules of Engagement

An effective chain thrives on clarity and consistency. Here’s how to make it work:

1. Define Bold Goals: Each member shares one goal they want to achieve in the next 30 days. This could be a professional milestone, a personal challenge, or a new habit they want to build.
2. Establish Check-Ins: Commit to daily or weekly check-ins. These can be as simple as a short group message or voice note where you share:
3. Set Fun Benchmarks: Add a playful twist to keep things interesting. For example, celebrate when the group collectively hits 10 bold actions or achieves all their goals for the week.
4. The "No Breaks" Pact: If someone stumbles, the chain isn’t broken. The group rallies to support them and get everyone back on track.

Step 3: Execution and Reflection

The magic happens in the doing. Here’s how to ensure your chain leads to meaningful results:

1. Track Progress: Use a shared document, a group chat, or even a simple text thread to track daily or weekly updates. Keep it low-pressure but consistent.
2. Reveal Stealth Benchmarks: After 10 days, introduce a surprise milestone to keep everyone engaged. For example, challenge the group to collectively double their bold actions for the next week.
3. Celebrate Wins: At the end of the 30 days, gather (virtually or in person) to reflect on your growth and achievements. Share stories of courage and brainstorm how to continue the chain or expand it.

Take Action Today

Start your Unbreakable Chain of Courage by:

1. Choosing one person you already know and trust.
2. Finding one new connection through LinkedIn – perhaps someone who also reads The Courage Inside newsletter.
3. Reaching out to both and inviting them to form a three-person accountability circle.

The courage to take the first step is already within you. Let’s make boldness contagious.

Join the Conversation

Have you started your Unbreakable Chain? Share your experience in the comments or tag your accountability partners in your LinkedIn posts. Let’s inspire each other to live large, be bold, have faith, and fear nothing.

If you’re looking for more tools and stories to fuel your courage journey, check out my latest keynote highlights and subscribe to The Courage Inside newsletter: https://bit.ly/courageouscompany.

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Louis Katz, keynote speaker and founder of The Courage Inside, works with organizations to build courageous companies and inspire transformative results. With a special focus on military and first responder communities, he understands the unique challenges of stepping into the arena when trust, resilience, and courage matter most.

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