Courageous and Effective
CMU leaders take stands. We manage conflict as opportunity for improvement and provide timely, actionable feedback. We lead with a sense of urgency and decisiveness and use goals and tasks as stepping stones. We embrace change and uncertainty with confidence and openness. We take reasonable risks. We respect everyone, always. We stay composed and help others to stay calm. We skillfully negotiate tough situations, finding common ground to settle differences and maintain relationships.
Related newsletters
- May 2018 Edition: Productive Feedback
Related articles
- "3 Ways to Activate Your Courage" by Bill Treasurer, 2016 (LinkedIn)
- "Courage Over Comfort: Rumbling with Shame, Accountability, and Failure at Work" by Brene Brown, 2018 (Brene Brown).
Related videos
- "The Premier Virtue of Business & Leadership" by Bill Treasurer, 2013 (YouTube)
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