Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

In the end, the cure for numbing is developing tools and practices that allow you to lean into discomfort and renew your spirit. First, when we’re feeling that edge, instead of asking ourselves “What’s the quickest way to make these feelings go away?,” ask, “What are these feelings and where did they come from?” Second, figure out what brings you r

Our ability to be daring leaders will never be greater than our capacity for vulnerability.

Courage is a collection of four skill sets that can be taught, observed, and measured. The four skill sets are: Rumbling with Vulnerability Living into Our Values Braving Trust Learning to Rise

wherever perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun.

we need real courage to recognize when we can’t fully serve the people we lead.

To scale daring leadership and build courage in teams and organizations, we have to cultivate a culture in which brave work, tough conversations, and whole hearts are the expectation, and armor is not necessary or rewarded.

Once you ask someone about their true feelings, leave a lot of empty space and drawn-out pauses in the conversation. In other words, try to stop talking. This may feel uncomfortable, but have faith that, when they’re ready, the other person will fill the silences with their true thoughts.

Get clear on whose opinions of you matter.

the way to move information from your head to your heart is through your hands.