Word for the Week: Courage

Doing business takes courage.

Sharing an idea that might be rejected

Launching a new venture

Standing in front of a group and presenting and wondering if anyone will care about what you're saying or offering

Sitting outside the office of a prospect, taking a deep breath and heading in to make your pitch

Starting a new role and wondering if you still have it

Being a leader as people look to you for direction

Making tough decisions that impact more than just yourself

Putting your butt on the line to set a goal and attaching your name and credibility to it

Handling a tough customer service issue

Facing the pressures of rising up, and going out to earn a living for you and your family

and much more.

So where does this courage come from - and how do we get the daily fears that paralyze so many to subside?

For me, I cling to these words:

In quiet and confidence is our strength

It is in the getting quiet and being still that new ideas burst forth, the racing thoughts of what could go wrong go away, and courage rises. It is in that quiet space, that the words "Take courage, and do not be afraid" resonate.

Congrats to all of you who are swinging for it everyday.

I am glad to be connected to you.