Confident At Work 96. Be Brave
May 17, 2024
A practical guide to choosing bravery at work when confidence falls short. Short takes on speaking up in meetings, tackling public presentations, and leading through uncertainty. Covers handling conflict, owning mistakes, setting boundaries, and supporting others. Ends with a challenge to try small brave acts this month.
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Accountability Requires Bravery
- Owning mistakes and taking responsibility is a brave act that builds accountability.
- Hiding errors is a common reaction, but honesty often leads to better outcomes.
Ask What Brave Action Looks Like
- Ask yourself 'If I were being really brave, what would I do?' to reveal the right decision.
- Use that answer to push through fear when a decision has risk or potential fallout.
Lead Even Without Full Certainty
- Lead decisively even when outcomes are uncertain and you don't feel fully confident.
- Demonstrating bravery as a leader encourages others to act bravely too.