Leadership & Transformation

How Courage Works

Courage is transferable, renewable and it compounds over time as we use it for others. So how can courage become a weapon for change, a safe house for love, and an accelerant for truth in a world where fear seems to be in surplus?

1. Why there is a courage shortage in the workplace & what causes it

2. What courage really is… and what it’s not

3. The 3 types of courage

4. How to build courage as a competitive advantage

*Perfect For: Teams going through volatility that need a roadmap for navigating ambiguity.

Leading Change Like a JERK

85% of business transformations fail. 50% of new hires will quit, be fired, or faceplant in the first 18 months. And it’s not because the teams aren’t smart or the people are not skilled. It’s because we fail to understand the primary source of organizational truth - emotions.

The only way to conquer a corporate change or kick butt in a new job without losing your sanity is to stop people-pleasing, start prioritizing and commit to being a J.E.R.K.: a Journalist, Engineer, Ringmaster and Knight.

J.E.R.K. is a process, not a person. These four unique skill sets create bias-proof beginnings for sustained success:

1. Ask courageous questions like a Journalist

2. Design ugly problems like an Engineer

3. Link actions to results like a Ringmaster

4. Pick a big fight like a Knight

*Perfect For: New leaders and emerging talent dealing with career transitions or growth opportunities