The Courage To Lead Blog

Frequent leadership content from Shawn and the Team.

Maintaining Your Poise As A Leader (10 Characteristics)

In these crazy days in which we are living, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the importance of POISE as a Leader. I looked up the word....

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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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2 Drivers of Healthy (or Unhealthy) Culture

You've heard the circular argument about the "chicken or the egg" and which came first. So, let's talk about something that matters to your...

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