
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Developing Grounded Confidence I first introduced the term grounded confidence in Dare to Lead. The core learning in Dare to Lead is that it’s not fear that gets in the way of courage, it’s armor—how we self-protect when we feel uncertain or fearful. Our armoring behaviors keep us from showing up in ways that are aligned with our values. As we lear
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Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships
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Boundaries: Learning to set, hold, and respect boundaries. The challenge is letting go of being liked and the fear of disappointing people. Reliability: Learning how to say what we mean and mean what we say. The challenge is not overcommitting and overpromising to please others or prove ourselves. Accountability: Learning how to step up, be account
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It’s fostering a climate of respect, trust, and openness in which people can raise concerns and suggestions without fear of reprisal. It’s the foundation of a learning culture.7 In performance cultures, the emphasis on results often undermines psychological safety. When we see people get punished for failures and mistakes, we become worried about p
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