Remembering who we really are is one of the most critical parts of our human and leadership journey. If we don't have the courage to own our identity, the world will own it...will own us. What do you believe about yourself? About others? About the world? When I first sat with these questions, the answers … Continue reading The Courage to Own Your Identity
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The Courage to Connect with Others
She sat on the floor next to me as I sat in the recliner. Ice machine and pain pills in full effect. It was just a couple days after ACL surgery and my friend (and teammate), Sarah, volunteered to come over and care for me while my husband went back to work. I asked her … Continue reading The Courage to Connect with Others
Back to Center
What matters most right now? What is most important here in this moment? What do I need to adjust to prioritize these things? The world is whirling, and now I know why God led us to Be the Mountain as our theme for the year. It takes great effort to stay steady like the mountain … Continue reading Back to Center
The Core of Courageous Leadership
Before we talk about what's at the core of courageous leadership, let's ensure we hold the same definition of courageous leadership. In our society, we have traditionally celebrated a certain type of courageous leadership. We'll call this typical courage. This is signified by behaviors like: force, control, power over others, resistance, shutting out or shutting … Continue reading The Core of Courageous Leadership
