Lee Answers – ���What leadership lesson or principle is at the forefront of your mind in 2015?���

The Latest Frequently Asked Question from Lee Ellis ��� ���What leadership lesson or principle is at the forefront of your mind in 2015?���

Lee’s Answer – ���Now more than ever, leaders must have the courage to do the right thing. Courage undergirds a number of other attributes like being authentic, having integrity and strong character, and resilience. But courage is the key; for without it, you will fail at the point of greatest need. One of my leaders told me once, ���Lee, anyone can steer the ship through the calm waters; the real captains take it through the storms.��� He was so right; facing the stormy seas of leadership takes courage, competence and confidence. They are all important, but without courage, it won���t happen consistently. Most leaders never have to work in life and death scenarios every day, but there are painful consequences for all leaders when making bad decisions in the context of their work. Without practical examples and guiding principles for being a great leader, you���re like a ship without a rudder. For me, the guiding principle is leaning into the pain of our fears to do what we know is right. That always wins in the long run.���

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