courageous leadership

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Discover 8 Types of Courage

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Discover 8 Types of Courage

Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision, and a skill to develop.

Courage is often outside of our conscious awareness. The awareness of courage, when you or others are courageous, is a crucial skill for skillfully responding, intentionally appreciating others, and consciously leading.

A narrow definition of courage means we miss the ways our daily lives invite different kinds of courage—the courage to put aside hesitation and lean into a challenge, the courage to stand your ground, the courage to reach out when survival brain commands us to retreat, the courage to respond with care instead of a bitter retort.

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The Warm Glow of Generosity

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The Warm Glow of Generosity

A world that is uncertain makes connecting with others and giving as much as we receive even more important. A recent Forbes article reminds us that “being generous benefits both the recipient and the giver, strengthening social connections, a sense of meaning and purpose, and a feeling of control.”

The holidays are a perfect time to give back. Researchers have discovered that “whenever we give to charity, our brains react in the same way they would if we were eating some chocolate.” (!) This feeling is sometimes referred to as the "warm glow".

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The Courage of the Heart - A Women's Wisdom Leadership Program October 4-8, 2021

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The Courage of the Heart - A Women's Wisdom Leadership Program October 4-8, 2021

Over the years the women attending our programs have been steady support for one another - a source of great heart and courage. Our next program starts October 4. Take the step. Join us for an empowering week to take your leadership to the next level of expertise and effectiveness.

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Courageous Leadership to Shape our Future

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Courageous Leadership to Shape our Future

Collectively, and personally, we are at a remarkable threshold. The old normal is 18 months behind us, and the new normal is still around the corner. We’ve woken up to the preciousness of life. Where does the courage come from to shape our future? To change what needs to change and once again believe that the world can be made better by our actions.