How to make Brave Decisions

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Brave decisions are made when actions are taken in service of a greater vision rather than self-serving purposes. Bravery is empathetic and involves considering if speaking up will contribute to a better environment or communication with leaders for the benefit of the team. It is essential to assess if you are the right person to initiate a conversation by evaluating your agency and platform. Collaboration with someone who has the necessary credibility and relationship can enhance the impact of the conversation. By following this framework, one can identify the need for agency and credibility in decision-making to effectively drive meaningful change towards a desired vision.

Todd Henry shares how to build the courage to chase after opportunities amidst uncertainty.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to muster courage in the moment

2) The biggest myth that holds us back

3) Five steps to feel braver every day

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— ABOUT TODD —

Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books: The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, The Brave Habit, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.

• Book: The Brave Habit: A Guide To Courageous Leadership

• Book: Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day

• Book: The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice

• Podcast: The Daily Creative with Todd Henry

• Website: ToddHenry.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson

• Book: "Harvard Classics Volume 1: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; The Journal of John Woolman; Some Fruits of Solitude"

• Book: The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin

• Book: The Complete Harvard Classics 2020 Edition

• Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie Duke