Courage Blog
Why Mom’s Need to Recognize Their Children’s Courage
Many mothers forget to share their stories of courage with their children. Angela Cortez had an eye-opening experience when she shared with her sixteen-year-old daughter that she had lived on food stamps and sacrificed to achieve her career as a newspaper journalist. Prior to that discussion, Angela felt her daughter really did not understand the depth of their poverty because
Transparent Courage
Emilio Navarro, solutions engineering team leader, knows how to reveal his talents by branding his performance results. Unwilling to be invisible, Emilio shares how he showcases his talents: “I always use courage at work while making decisions, while talking to people, while interacting with clients. Courage is who you are, and the decisions you make are how you work and
Work Out Self-Doubt
Bill is executive vice president for an energy technology company. He defines courage as “the willingness and ability to absorb mental obstructions, abuse or cruelty without depression, discouragement or negativity.” Bill’s understanding about courage and how to eventually apply courageous leadership blossomed when he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I felt verbally and mentally abused in several situations. The
International Women’s Day—Tips for Working Women to Apply Courage
International Women’s Day (IWD) is March 8 so celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievement of women. As working women maneuver through potholes to pursue their passion, they recognize defining moments and employ everyday courage. Cognizant of the etymology of courage (meaning, “heart and spirit”), their courage consciousness is vital to their success, particularly during times of uncertainty. Most
The Courage to Pay the Price
Interesting quote by Morris L West. “It takes so much to be a full human being that there are very few who have the enlightenment or the courage to pay the price… One has to abandon altogether the search for security, and reach out to the risk of living with both arms. One has to embrace the world like a
Want to Know the Key Traits Linking Courage to Success?
At the end of your life, your final defining moment will reveal your integral level of courage consciousness. People Who Exhibit Higher Integral Levels of Courage Consciousness: They are willing to give themselves permission to claim their courage. They distinguish and aptly apply the 12 behaviors of courage found on the Source Wheel diagram. They have a fierce resolve to act
3 Scripts that Keep Women Stuck at Work
Curious about women and courage, everyday courage or how to apply courageous leadership—this is the blog for you. No sensational stories, heroism, or drama, just the understanding of how to apply courage at work or in your personal life. There is a direct correlation between your success quotient and your courage quotient. What would you do right now if you
Courage Embraces Self-Love
The experience of self-love reveals itself around my level of courage. I constantly monitor my spirit and ask, “Is my reservoir of courage brimming over or is it low?” Generally, there is a correlation: if my reservoir of courage is low, then usually my self-love is waning. I know that courage is a state of mind, and I must diligently
Do You Use the Word Courage??
Courrrrage said the Cowardly Lion from the “Wizard of OZ”! Yes, this word is hard to say! When was the last time you used it? Have you ever gone through your work day and looked in the mirror and said, “I wish I’d had more courage!”? My interactive approach as a presenter goes beyond being motivational: the angle brings a
Courage Innately Motivates
Clip from a recent interview: “I love that my courage is my friend during times of uncertainty or difficult transitions,” says Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert and author of Courage: The Heart and Spirit of Every Woman.“There is no need for me to run from myself. My courage permits me to be innately motivated. In courage, my life expresses