“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Challenging as a description of recent times is an understatement.
Where do you stand in these challenging times? personally... professionally...
What do you stand for? Think about that for a moment...
Challenging times are unavoidable. Facing them takes courage.
How must you change to develop a spirt of courage in your life? Take time to think about your answer... is there an area of life that needs your attention..?
courage /noun/
the ability to do something that frightens one.
strength in the face of pain or grief.
Leaders, on a scale of 1 - 10, how would you rate your courage? Dig deep...
John C Maxwell, speaks about courage in his book, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader:
Courage begins with an inward battle. It is not the absence of fear. It’s doing what you are afraid do to.
How do you tend to handle fear? Think carefully as you search your soul...
Courage is making things right, not just smoothing them over.
What can you do to make things right? a courageous action step...
Courage in a leader inspires commitment from followers. Courage is contagious. Courage by a leader inspires.
Leaders, How will you make stretching experiences a regular part of your life? stretch to inspire yourself and others...
Your life expands in proportion to your courage. Courage opens doors, one of its most wonderful benefits.
“A leadership position doesn’t give a person courage, but courage can give them a leadership position.” -John C. Maxwell
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Maxwell, John C. Leadership Promises for Every Day; Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN. 2003
Maxwell, John C. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader; Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN. 1999.
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