Leadership Talents

Courage

Courage means making decisions even when uncertainty is high. It's about taking new paths and standing up for your beliefs, even when it gets challenging.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. - Nelson Mandela

Needs

  • Support in risky decision-making situations
  • Open discussions about concerns and fears
  • Recognition for brave actions
  • Safe space for creative ideas

Blind Spots

  • Hesitance in extremely risky decisions
  • Unrealistic assessment of own risk tolerance
  • Overwhelmed by too many challenges at once
  • Lack of empathy for team anxieties

The Bold Proposal

The talent in action

Imagine Lisa, a team leader in an IT company, proposes during a meeting to develop an innovative yet risky software solution. Her courage inspires the team to embrace the project and ultimately succeed. She manages to address uncertainties and encourages everyone to share their ideas.

The blind spot

In another meeting, Lisa hesitates to initiate a radical change process because she doesn't fully take her team’s concerns seriously. Her confidence in the team is hampered by their fears, leading to a standstill and stifling innovation potential.

Development Tips

1

Set small, courageous goals in your daily life.

2

Speak openly about your fears and doubts.

3

Celebrate your brave decisions, no matter how small.

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