15: Courage series - Speaking from the heart - Why would you bother?
Aug 12, 2019
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Explore the essence of courage in speaking up and taking authentic action, even if it means facing challenging conversations. Learn how to address feelings of unworthiness in the workplace, stand up for your values, and find the courage to have difficult conversations. Discover the importance of speaking from the heart and valuing what is right over personal comfort.
Courage is a blend of acting and speaking from the heart, showcasing authenticity and values.
Speaking up involves prioritizing the greater good over personal comfort, driven by self-worth and belief in self-expression.
Deep dives
The Meaning of Courage
Courage is derived from the Latin root chorra, meaning 'the heart,' and the word age, which represents taking action. Thus, courage is a combination of acting from the heart and speaking from the heart. This podcast explores the concepts of leadership, authenticity, and courage.
The Difficulty of Speaking Up
Speaking up or raising one's voice often leads to difficult conversations since it implies that the other person's actions or words are not aligned with one's values. Such conversations require courage as they may provoke defensive reactions. However, speaking from the heart demonstrates authenticity and reveals the importance individuals place on their values.
The Reasons to Speak Up
There are two main reasons that motivate individuals to speak up. The first is when they feel personally wronged or mistreated by another person. The second is when they witness decisions or actions that conflict with broader values, potentially causing harm or being unethical. Speaking up requires individuals to prioritize the greater good over their personal comfort or convenience, and it is often driven by a sense of self-worth and the belief that they have the right to express themselves.
What happens when you don’t like what you see, feel you have a valuable point of view to express, or feel wronged in some way? It takes courage to speak up and to take responsibility for being heard. And it usually involves a “difficult conversation”. What are the pay offs, and how can you make it easier to take that step? This episode offers Carolyn's coaching advice on finding the courage you need to speak up.