Courage Blog
I Am Grateful
I am grateful for those enlightened souls whose contributions create a shift in world consciousness. I am grateful for those who display basic values of social grace. I am grateful for the holy moments that appear when I stop to be present to the beauty that surrounds me. I am grateful to know that new possibilities are waiting to be
3 Ways Women Can Boost Courageous Leadership
One of the first life lessons of my career also made the biggest impression. Maybe you recall one of those types of stories in your life. I had taken a job as an entry-level business development officer for a small start-up bank in West Los Angeles. My job responsibilities consisted of qualifying, securing and transferring profitable clients in the bank’s
Cultivate Courage Applying Six Components
There is a strong correlation between courageous leadership and success. Below are six components to cultivate courage work (or view on LinkedIn): Clarity: Look for clues about your inner calling. Think about a time and an issue that excited and animated you. You’ve likely experienced this positive energy at some point. Perhaps you have all but forgotten this experience; but
Courage Checkup Questionnaire
Please answer Yes or No to the following questions. Then, add up your “Yes” questions. This is not a valid and reliable “quiz.” Just see what comes up for you. At times, do you fail to perceive how to tap into your hidden strengths? When you face daily challenges, do you sometimes feel “stalled at the start?” Have obstacles in
Spiritual Intelligence (SQ)–What’s Your Level?
LinkedIn Spiritual courage merges with spiritual Intelligence (SQ). What is the level of SQ in your organization? The spiritual journey requires being in the present. It is a trust in faith that propels you to continue growing. You become a “witness” to your attachments and learn to self-correct. You surrender your ego to a higher level of consciousness, and you
Practicing Spiritual Courage to Find Answers
Looking to retire? Or maybe find a new job? Want to transition to something new? First, start by asking yourself some worthy questions: Where do you seek security? Through an attachment to your home? Your ethnic group? Your denomination? Your job title? The image you portray? Do you have a staunch attachment to some belief that prevents you from manifesting
The Power of Being Courageous at Work
True courage comes from a place deep within each of us, not from synapses firing based on intellectual prowess, education, titles or credentials. Courage is much more than brains or mental capabilities, it is a discipline. Demonstrating courageous leadership at work and living a courageous life come from an energy springing from an individual’s deepest values, motivation, and attitudes: the
At Work, Be Who You Really Are: Now that Takes Courage!
Easily distracted by our projections about people’s personalities, we forget to focus on a critical courageous leadership action: reveal vulnerability. While preparing for a presentation on courageous leadership for a Fortune 500 company, my client and I decided that having a panel of four internal employees (three women and one man) would be a great way to reveal situational courageous
Are You a Golfer Who’s Got the Authentic Swing?
The 2000 movie release of “The Legend of Bagger Vance” was about a post WWI golfer and a mysterious caddie. Set in Georgia, the dispirited Savannah folks decide a tournament will boost their war torn morale. But, they fancied a southern pro to represent them. A traumatized golfer with flashbacks reluctantly commits to play in the tournament. In the middle
21 Inspiring Courage Quotes to Integrate into Your Precious Life
21 of my favorite courage quotes extracted from over 20 years of original courage research: “Your courage is at the highest when you choose to take action; inaction saps the will of your character.” “Since the start of time, courage has been a potential for everyone, but it only becomes a reality for those who are willing to take the