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7 Traits that Separate a Leader of Courage

Leadership requires guts. (I wrote about that HERE.)

You can’t lead if you aren’t willing to be courageous. I wrote about that HERE and HERE.

I continue, however, to observe people who claim to be leaders yet seem to have no courage at all. Have you seen this trait?

I believe we need great followers. My son Nate writes that we need to teach “followership.” (Read his thoughts HERE.) If someone wants to lead, however, let them lead! Will the real leader, please stand up?

In my opinion…

Here are 7 Traits that Separate a Leader of Courage:

  • Takes risks others are unwilling to attempt…
  • Invests in people others are willing to dismiss…
  • Empowers people while others wait for them to completely prove themselves…
  • Faces conflicts other avoid…
  • Challenges the status quo with which others have grown contented…
  • Embraces changes others ignore…
  • Remains steadfast when others are departing…

I’ll be honest, as a leader, I can become timid towards each of the traits on this list…(other than maybe the embracing change one

)  It’s not a matter of having no fear or being overconfident in one’s abilities. For the courageous leader, it’s an issue of pushing through the adversity and obstacles that get in the way of achieving a worthy goal. It’s continually going back to the vision and doing whatever it takes to accomplish the vision. It’s embracing faith over fear and refusing to let past failures dictate future success. That’s what separates a leader of courage from the norm.

What would you add to my list?