{"id":911,"date":"2018-12-03T15:06:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/?p=911"},"modified":"2018-12-03T15:10:03","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:10:03","slug":"good-leader-takes-courage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/good-leader-takes-courage\/","title":{"rendered":"Being a Good Leader Takes Courage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because you\u2019re the person in charge doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re a leader. Yes, most leaders want their organizations to be successful. But many them have don\u2019t have the courage to actually follow through and do what it takes.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to take your team where they need to go, you need to have the courage to take a stand and to make the tough decisions required to bring about success.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got to commit<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not enough to simply decide you are going to take a risk or do something new. You have to be willing to put yourself in uncomfortable situations in order to make that happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being a true leader means digging deep. It means finding the courage to take on some or all of the following challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rejection<\/b> \u2013 When you are forging a new path, rejection and challenges are a normal reaction. But when you believe strongly enough in your ideas, you will be able to move beyond the initial sting of rejection and help your team gain a level of understanding, acceptance, and enthusiasm for your vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Connection<\/b>\u2013 Business is all about connections. You need to connect to the right team members, partners, and clients. Strong connections happen when you have the right conversations. Sometimes, these are also the tough conversations. Leaders who share their ideas openly, honestly, and frequently are the leaders who do great things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow through<\/b> \u2013 Sharing an idea is great, but we all know actions speak louder than words. It\u2019s not okay to introduce an initiative and then disappear or to say one thing and then do something different. If you want to get others motivated, you have to let them see that you\u2019re the first one to buy in and that you\u2019re 100% onboard. You must lead by example.<\/span><\/p>\n

Authenticity<\/b> \u2013 We all have ideas about who the world says we should be as individuals, as business professionals, and as organizational leaders. However, those ideas may or may not be relevant. True leaders are those who don\u2019t get caught up in what they are supposed to be. They find the courage to be what they need to be for themselves, the organization, and the team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vulnerability<\/b> \u2013 Leaders need to be innovative, take chances, and yes\u2014 sometimes fail. This is the road to learning and improvement. Leaders who are afraid to fail in front of their own teams create an environment where it becomes too dangerous for anyone to make an attempt that may not succeed. The only way to build a culture of honesty and innovation is by being honest and innovative. And by finding the courage to put yourself out there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accountability<\/b> \u2013 Great leaders hold themselves accountable, during the good times and the bad. Not only to they take responsibility for their own actions, they also hold their teams accountable for their behaviors and results. Sometimes, great leaders have to let go of the idea of being nice in favor of being effective. This can be tough. Sometimes you lose employees. Sometimes you lose friends. But this is what true leadership looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find your courage<\/b><\/p>\n

Even Superman would probably admit it\u2019s not always easy doing what\u2019s right. It\u2019s difficult, challenging, and sometimes terrifying. But it\u2019s also hugely rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in a leadership position, it\u2019s time summon your inner superhero.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you waiting for? Put on your leadership cape and get to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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