They’ll have the skills to recognise when a practice or way of doing things is no longer working or fit for purpose and will have the courage to challenge this. Someone who is a courageous leader won’t be reluctant to let go of doing things in a way that it has previously always been done. ‘Why do I do what I do’? is a question they will always ask themselves and challenge those around them to ask too.ģ) Being prepared to let go of ‘precious practices’ They will always strive to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. They must have the courage to stick to these, even when the easiest thing to do is to compromise in order to chase profits, reach targets or avoid difficult or crucial conversations.
They’ll be open to listening to the unfiltered feedback (which may not necessarily be easy to hear) and will be willing to learn from and make changes based on this.Ĭourageous leaders must be prepared to hold steady and be absolutely clear on their values and principles at all times.
What does courage look like in a leader?ġ) Having the courage to seek and receive feedbackĪ courageous leader is someone who isn’t afraid to honestly and openly seek out feedback from those around them. This all creates a recipe for success, development and evolution within an organisation. They stick to their principles, are willing to innovate, take risks, make changes and won’t walk away when times get tough or things are difficult.Ĭourageous leaders are able to create a culture of trust and respect, which makes those around them be prepared to follow them. There are many benefits to having courageous leaders within an organisation and many people believe leaders have to be courageous in order to be truly successful.īold, confident leadership can help drive organisations forward and create growth, something that's undeniably positive. Courageous leaders lead their organisations in authentic and sustainable ways. She has worked at senior management level over the last 25 years in the public sector, is qualified in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Social Auditing, as well as being an accredited coach with the UK Association for Coaching. Anne Houston is a consultant, coach and Social Enterprise Academy Tutor based in Glasgow.
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