This table presents practical actions to strengthen Courage, the sixth of the 7 Cs of leadership. It is designed to help you make difficult decisions, stand up for your values, and create an environment in which others can do the same.
DEVELOPMENT AXIS
ACTIONS AND KEY QUESTIONS
Reflexes (Immediate actions)
• If I have to make a difficult decision, then I communicate the ‘why’ transparently and defend it with conviction • If a team member takes a courageous position, then I publicly support them and protect them from retaliation • If I disagree with a majority decision, then I express my viewpoint constructively, even if uncomfortable • Regularly evaluate my decisions and actions against my stated values and publicly correct course if misaligned • Practice making timely decisions on difficult issues rather than avoiding them • Create spaces where difficult conversations can take place respectfully and productively • When was the last time I took a stand with personal or professional risk? What was the outcome? • How do I react when my courageous decisions are challenged or criticized? • Do members of my team feel safe to challenge me or express disagreement?
Practices (Habits to cultivate)
Self-assessment (Questions for reflection)
26 THE 7C LEADERSHIP COMPASS FOR MORAL AMBITION 2025 JONATHAN NORMAND. CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE
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