THE COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP THREE BUCKETS OF COURAGE

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—TRY—

—TRUST— —TELL—

ASSOCIATED WITH: • Having initiative • Accepting new possibilities • Stepping up to lead something new • Learning something new

REQUIRES: • You’ve got to overcome inertia.

RISK: • If your effort doesn’t turn out the way you had hoped, your actions may harm others.

TIPS FOR ACTIVATING YOUR TRY COURAGE: • Answer these questions: Where am I playing it too safe at work? What is it costing me? • What are some daring actions you’ve taken in the past? What lessons can you apply today?  

ASSOCIATED WITH: • Being receptive and open to others • Following someone else’s lead • Delegating important work • Engaging other people in decision-making

REQUIRES: • You’ve got to let go of control.

RISK: • If other people’s actions take turn out the way they had hoped, their actions may harm you.

TIPS FOR ACTIVATING YOUR TRY COURAGE: • Identify two people who are great trust-builders. What do they do that you can apply? • Name one co-worker with whom you’d like to have more trust. List three specific actions you will take to build

ASSOCIATED WITH: • Speaking up • Asserting your opinions • Giving feedback, especially tough feedback

REQUIRES: • You’ve got to have conviction.

RISK: • Speaking up or expressing your opinions could alienate you from others.

TIPS FOR ACTIVATING YOUR TRY COURAGE: • List two examples of when you didn’t speak up at work, but should have. If you could relive those examples, what would you do differently? • Ask your boss whether he/she wants you to be a yes-person or a truth-teller. Get agreement that he/she wants you to speak truthfully and get coaching from them on how to best come to them in those moments.

the courage of action and pioneering first attempts

the courage of relying on the action of others

the courage of using your voice and speaking up