Leadership can be thought of as an ongoing series of decisions and actions that require large and small amounts of courage. Because you must summon your own courage and that of your followers on a daily basis.
Courage to Put Yourself Out There
If you want to be a leader, you must be willing to stand for something. You must go out on a limb and profess and practice your belief in someone, something, and/or some cause. Rather than sitting idly by and doing nothing, leadership demands that you put yourself out there to be a passionate advocate for whatever it is you are supporting or defending. When you extend yourself, you must be prepared and courageous enough to take shots and criticism from those who do not support you or your cause.
"Leadership is a choice. It is the choice not to do nothing." Seth Godin
What are you willing to stand for?
(Thanks Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center)
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