Step Onto the Stage of Boldness

Leadership, professional development, and personal growth require us (DEMAND us) to take risks, to "push the envelope" and to occasionally (frequently?) step onto the stage of "boldness."

Being bold requires courage, being bold may put us in a vulnerable position; but being bold also creates opportunity, opens doors and gets the attention of others -- others who can help us, others who can partner with us in making amazing things happen, and others who can champion our cause.

What does "being bold" mean to you? 

Consider an upcoming appointment on your calendar or an important task on your plate this week, and ask yourself: "What is ONE BOLD -- 'step-out-of-my-box' -- action I can take that could incite positive momentum or breakthrough results? Go ahead and jot down a few ideas now, mull them over, then pick one bold idea that you intend to put into play.

In follow-up to the appointment or upon completion of the task/project, reflect back on the impact your act of boldness had on the outcome. What did you learn? How will this affect your behavior next time? When is your VERY NEXT opportunity for boldness?

Accelerate your success by embracing the vulnerability of being bold.  Make deliberate, planned and well-thought-out "boldness" a habit.

Andy Robinson
Executive Coach
CRG Leadership Institute LLC
239-285-5575
Andy@CRGLeaders.com

Comments

[Charles]

Hi Andy, great post. This is true for executives as well. Many of them believe that to excel they need to work hard in their current positions, when instead they need to be bold enough to expand their career opportunities and branch out. Being a leader, means actively looking for the next step in your career, not waiting for it to happen.