July 7, 2025

Leadership is the art of inspiring confidence, loyalty, and hard work in those you influence. It’s bringing out the best in others! Leaders need many things, such as resilience, a clear sense of purpose, and a willingness to try new approaches, but leadership also requires a commitment to courage.

Courage is an invaluable asset in any leader’s toolkit! Here’s why:

• It takes courage to ignore the naysayers.

• It takes courage to do what is unpopular.

• It takes courage to admit when you are wrong.

• It takes courage to get back up when you’ve failed.

• It takes courage to break out of your comfort zone.

• It takes courage to feel not ready but step up anyway.

• It takes courage to articulate your message confidently.

• It takes courage to recognize your value and worth.

• It takes courage to be the type of leader that you want to have in your life, yet, be that anyway!

Wherever your opportunities to lead arise, you have the potential to make a difference in the world around you. Never forget that!

Yes, challenges will come, yet when you find your courage, you’ll uncover unexpected opportunities and go further than you ever imagined and inspire others to do the same.

Intentionally Own It! What personalized growth does this message encourage me to pursue, and why does it matter? When will I take action, and what value will it add to my life and the lives of others when I do?