What does it mean to be a courageous leader?

I'm thrilled to share with you the insights from our latest podcast episode where I had the pleasure of hosting Amy Riley, an internationally renowned speaker, author, and consultant. Amy's new book, Courage: A Leader's Guide to Inspire, Engage, and Get Extraordinary Results, is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills.

Here are some key takeaways from our enlightening conversation:

Everyone is a Leader: Amy believes that leadership isn't confined to the boardroom. It's about rallying people around a purpose or adventure whether that's raising children, creating meaningful experiences, or achieving personal goals.

Four Pillars of Courageous Leadership: Amy shared her four pillars of courage in leadership - being authentically yourself, speaking up even when it's difficult, trusting your leadership legacy, and being bold to create extraordinary results.

Identifying Your Strengths: We discussed the importance of recognizing and leveraging your unique strengths as a leader. Amy suggests writing a leadership autobiography to explore your values and the experiences that have shaped you.

Speaking Up: We delved into the art of saying what needs to be said. Amy emphasized the importance of preparation, intentionality, and respect when having difficult conversations.

Leadership Legacy: Amy introduced the concept of declaring your leadership legacy and sharing it with your team. This involves identifying your strengths, interests, values, and finding ways to contribute and bring value.

Being Bold: Amy shared a powerful story about a young man who took on a challenging project with courage and determination reminding us of all of the extraordinary results that can come from bold leadership.

I encourage you to listen to the full episode for more insights and practical tips on how to be a courageous leader.

Connect with Amy Riley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/
https://courageofaleader.com/