Lead With Emotional Courage

When you are compassionate, accessible, humble and open to new ideas, your employees won't feel like you are a lifeless robot or uncaring authority figure who demands obedience

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By Steve Taplin

At first, it won’t be easy. It is always easier to bury your head in the sand rather than confront these sentiments head-on. But refusing to acknowledge your emotions and the emotions of others can lead to more significant problems down the road.

Commitment to leading with emotional courage is just the first step in a more extensive process. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “A great part of courage is having done the thing before.” There is no set routine for it, but there are steps you can take to improve. Remember that this is a journey, not a destination.

Embrace Vulnerability and Transparency and Be Compassionate

Leaders may get tempted to hide their emotions from members of the team or those working on their business. Authentic leadership requires openness and accessibility by sharing your problems with others and asking for help when you need it. Employees and team members will see you as a human being, not an authority figure above questioning.