Courage is a fundamental virtue in all aspects of life, particularly in the professional realm. As a professional, I have experienced challenges, and one of the most difficult was speaking in public. A few years ago, I faced the challenge of presenting my Little Connexions project to a group of investors and an audience of around 70 people. Before that day, I had not thought about what I would face, but when the time came, I started to feel nervous. As I began to explain my project, my feet became stuck to the floor, and my legs began to shake; at one point, I forgot what I was going to say. Fortunately, I regained control and managed to finish the presentation. After the presentation, I evaluated what happened and made the decision to face my fear of public speaking. This is one of many episodes that have marked my professional life, and in every vulnerable moment, I face that fear by seeking resources to improve.
After my presentation, I decided to apply Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in my life and took a diploma to face some fears, and then took another one just to face the fear of public speaking. Gradually, I started to have more confidence, and every time I had the opportunity to speak in public, I did it. Life is a constant learning experience, and every experience we have is an opportunity to grow.
Courage is essential in the professional realm because it allows us to face challenges and take risks, to take the next step with confidence. Leaders who have courage are those who dare to lead by example, who can make difficult decisions and act accordingly, even when the outcome is not certain. They are those who are willing to take risks to do new things, innovate, and are willing to fail.
Courage is an important quality in any aspect of life, but especially in leadership and continuous improvement. The leader must be willing to face difficult situations, make risky decisions, and lead with determination and strength. Continuous improvement, on the other hand, involves taking risks and making changes to continuously improve an organization’s processes and results.
Leadership manifests itself in different ways. It can be the ability to face failure and move forward, the willingness to take calculated risks to achieve the organization’s goals, or the strength to face resistance and opposition from others.
Continuous improvement also requires courage. It involves taking risks and making changes to continuously improve an organization’s processes and results. The leader who promotes continuous improvement must be willing to experiment and try new things, even if that means facing failure and learning from it.
While courage is an important quality in leadership, it is also important to remember that no one is brave all the time. Even the strongest and bravest leaders have moments of doubt and fear. What matters is how they respond to those moments and how they handle fear and uncertainty.
Furthermore, courage in leadership also extends to how the leader treats others. A brave leader is one who shows compassion and empathy towards others, even when facing difficult challenges. They should be able to understand and respond to their team’s needs and be willing to support and guide team members to achieve their goals. At the same time, they should be able to establish clear boundaries and apply appropriate consequences when necessary.
Developing courage in leadership involves a continuous effort towards personal and professional growth. This may involve attending training courses, reading books on leadership and personal development, seeking out mentors and/or a leadership coach for feedback and guidance, and practicing leadership skills in everyday situations.
In conclusion, courage is a fundamental virtue in any aspect of life, especially in leadership. A brave leader is one who has the ability to face challenges and take risks, innovate and experiment for continuous improvement, and show compassion and empathy towards others. Personal and professional development is key to strengthening this quality in leadership and facing moments of fear and uncertainty with confidence and determination.
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Jhamile Abuabara
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