The Courage To Lead Blog

Frequent leadership content from Shawn and the Team.

4 Pressures Every Leader Faces (and How to Overcome Them!)

To wish every situation would be filled with ease and peace is to be naive. When circumstances go sideways, stress hits us head-on.

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4 Ways to Become a More Disciplined Person

I actually don’t consider myself to be an extremely disciplined person. However, the people who know me best say I am one of the most...

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Accountability = One Improvement That Drives Results (Video)

Can I be gut-level honest with you?

I see far too many leaders shy away from something that really hurts their team.

What is it?

Confronting poor...

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Three Keys to a Compelling Culture

Rock climbing is a fascinating, intricate sport.

Proper holds, grip strength and a strong core determine your success. Most of these details are...

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The "Last 10%" Rule = How to Create a Culture of Honesty on Your Team

On every team I have ever led, we have sought to maintain the “The Last Ten Percent Rule.”

The Last Ten Percent Rule states that most...

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