Depending on the circumstance, courage can be more valuable than knowledge. In a past episode (176) of the At the Table podcast, Patrick Lencioni & team discussed the 3 Levels of Courage and the implications they have for leaders & teams. Pat gives a brief summary of the 3 levels in the vid below. Listen to ATT Ep 176 here: https://lnkd.in/eCfpVEUX For those with strategic planning meetings or strategy sessions approaching, check out ATT Ep 215 (Strategy Takes Courage): https://lnkd.in/ehkGgiUA
Love these distinctions and agree the interpersonal courage is both lacking and critical, especially in an era of accidental DNA.
Many leaders err when they create a team of ‘yes’ people around them that serves only to reinforce a leader’s oversized ego. The cost of doing so is loss of trust by those who see the error and know the truth.
I hope everyone takes this to heart as courage is vital if you are going to accomplish something great!
The Table Group Great insights, Patrick Lencioni. The lack of interpersonal courage is by far one of the most common barriers I’ve seen, both in a leaders growth and in the strength of a team. It is true, there is sometimes great risk in telling the truth, but the massive positive impact it has on an organization far outweighs the costs in almost every case.
Excellent description/definition! "All 3 of them matter and they're required for great leadership."
This is a valuable description of courage, thank you!
I couldn’t agree more!
I agree, I needed to be reminded of this today. Thank you, Pat.
Very powerful- thank you, Patrick.
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1moI completely agree that courage can often outweigh knowledge, depending on the situation. While knowledge equips us with the tools to act, it’s courage that pushes us to take that action—especially in uncertain or challenging circumstances. Courage is what enables us to make difficult decisions, embrace change, and step into the unknown, even when we don’t have all the answers. I believe it's one the driving forces behind innovation, leadership, and personal growth.