#9: Principles of Courageous Leadership (Part 2)

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On this episode, Cal continues a two-part discussion on the importance of courageous leadership.  Cal builds on the leadership principles discussed in Episode 8 by sharing three principles of courageous leadership:

1.  Courageous leadership intentionally confront current reality, even when it's ugly;

2.  Courageous leaders confront their own blind spots; and

3.  Courageous leaders set clear expectations and provide honest feedback.  

Our leadership and influence with either shrink or grow in direct proportion to the amount of courage we choose to have.

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#8: Principles of Courageous Leadership (Part 1)

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Acts of courage are often what makes a leader a leader.  We know this instinctively, yet courage is easier to talk about than it is to put into practice.  

On this episode, Cal begins the first part of a two-part discussion about courageous leadership and shares his first two principles of courageous leadership:

1.  Courageous leaders champion change; and

2.  Courageous leaders take action and are decisive.

By the end of this episode, Cal hopes to convince you that you are a leader and that your leadership will shrink or expand in proportion to the amount of courage you choose to have.  

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#7: Live Courageously - 5 Principles to Face Your Fears and Be More Alive

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When we think of courage, we often think of giant figures that have changed the world -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, Soldiers on the battlefield -- but courage is required of all of us if we want to achieve our potential and live the life we are called to live.  

In this episode, Cal passionately discusses 5 principles to live a life of courage and to overcome the fear that so often paralyzes us from walking into a more abundant and fulfilled life.  

Life is short, let's make it count!

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#6: Be Kind - Simple Truth, Profound Impact

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On this Episode, Cal discusses the power of kindness to have a positive impact on our sphere of influence.  

A small act of kindness can change the course of someone's day, pull someone out of a difficult place, change someone's view of themselves, and has the potential to alter someone's life for the better.  

After reflecting on the power of kindness, Cal reflects on his observations of kindness in action and shares a story of a couple that showed kindness to him and his family as they confront the challenges of military life.  

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#5: The Comparison Pitfall - Don't Let This Steal Your Joy

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We all want to be happy, yet we engage in behavior that undermines our own happiness.  One of the biggest ways we do this is by comparing ourselves to others.  

In this episode, Cal explores the dangers of unhealthy comparison and shares a mental "battle drill" for dealing with our tendency to engage in comparison.  By applying this mental battle drill, we can protect our happiness, celebrate the successes of others, and live more focused on achieving our dreams!  

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