When we think of leaders, we may initially think of courageous, resilient, and heroic individuals. The leader is the person at the frontline of the army, leading the charge and taking the brunt of any enemy attacks. That is what it means to be a leader in comic books and films after all!
Of course, this is not the reality for most of us. Most people will be managers and parents, where there is truly little gunfire or charging.
But that does not mean you can rest on your laurels. It is still important to be courageous and resilient. It is just that this courage will take a different form.
Leading Through Action
The best leaders are action-takers. When we lead through action, we set a positive example for our team and inspire them to similarly take action. In this way, we avoid one of the worst traits that any leader can possess: hypocrisy.
There are very few things that will inspire conflict in your positions as quickly as being seen to be hypocritical.
Nobody likes being asked to do things because they feel that their superior is simply unwilling or even afraid to do it themselves. You are in charge and with that comes responsibility. Simply giving the worst jobs to your team and not taking part in them yourself is an abuse of power.
Decisiveness
Leading through action also means being decisive. It means being able to quickly decide and be willing to commit to that action.
Many lesser leaders make the mistake of deferring or avoiding decision-making. Their fear is that they will make the wrong decision and thus lose the respect of their team.
However, being indecisive is worse than making an unwise or incorrect decision. Being indecisive makes you seem weak. And while taking action can result in a negative outcome, delaying a decision will only ever have negative consequences.
Conversely, it is nearly always inspiring to see someone who makes quick decisions and does not doubt themselves. Decisiveness also builds confidence in your team members.
Responsibility
How is decisiveness a mark of courage?
Simply, it means that you are willing to accept the responsibility that comes with the role of being a leader. Being a leader does not mean telling others what to do and it certainly does not mean getting to take all the credit.
Being a leader means taking responsibility for the team. It means protecting them, so they can do their best work. It means making decisions and being willing to deal with the consequences. It is only when we do not want to look bad that we avoid making decisions… and that is ultimately a mark of cowardice.
Endurance
Finally, being a courageous leader means that you take your lumps when things do go sour. If you make a mistake, it is important to not only own up to it, but also stay calm and collected when things do not turn out the way you wanted, or something falls apart.
Likewise, it is crucial to remain calm in a crisis. That means setting a good example when things seem to be going wrong for the team. Prevent your team from going into a panic. Stay calm and you will be able to address the issue in the best possible way.
How to Be the Hero They Need
Where does all this courage and endurance come from? How can you acquire it if you do not possess it naturally?
Does it mean trying to act tough?
Not at all.
Being a genuinely great leader comes from having the right priorities. It means forgetting yourself and, instead, focussing on the goals of your company or concern and the happiness and comfort of your team members.
When you do that, it is easy to be a courageous leader.
– Moira
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Moira Hutchison is a Mindset Cultivator, Energy Healer, and Tarot Card Reader. Her specialties range from helping people with broad goals such as accepting change, life planning, and personal balance, to specific goals like gaining motivation and overcoming issues such as procrastination, excess stress and self-sabotage.
