Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Courage to Continue

Mar 26, 2025

Explore the essential role of courage in leadership during tough times. Discover how focusing on the present can empower you to overcome fear. Learn that courage isn't the absence of fear, but a commitment to action. Hear how immediate action can transform your mindset and combat procrastination. Delve into personal anecdotes illustrating the power of courage, especially in high-pressure situations like public speaking. Embrace small, courageous steps towards your goals and unlock your potential!

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Quick takeaways

Focusing on today fosters courage, allowing leaders to tackle daily challenges without being overwhelmed by future uncertainties.

Courage is defined as taking action despite fear, emphasizing that personal commitment is necessary for overcoming obstacles and realizing potential.

Deep dives

Focusing on Today for Courage

The importance of concentrating on the present is emphasized as a method to foster courage. By focusing on today, individuals can cultivate enough courage to handle daily challenges, rather than becoming overwhelmed by future uncertainties. This approach encourages people to work towards small, manageable goals rather than getting lost in the fear of what lies ahead. Taking courage one day at a time enables individuals to approach each new day with a fresh perspective and renewed strength.

Intro

3min

Finding Courage in the Present Moment

3min

The Essence of Courage: Focusing on Growth Over Fear

3min

The Power of Immediate Action and Courage

2min

Embracing Courage to Take Action

5min

Courage in Action

24min

In leadership, how can you have courage to continue and keep moving forward in difficult times? John Maxwell shares a lesson in this episode that is all about courage and the important role it plays in the lives of leaders!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared and help you navigate how to apply it to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

We need to focus on today — today matters.

Courage is not an absence of fear or failure.

Actions follow the dominant emotion.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Courage to Continue Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Courage and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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