What is courageous leadership? Nancy Koehn, a Professor at Harvard Business School, depicts a courageous leader as: “an individual who’s capable of making themselves better and stronger when the stakes are high and circumstances turn against that person. Courageous leaders are not cowed or intimidated: they realize that - in amidst turbulence - there lies an extraordinary opportunity to grow and rise.”
As we develop our new strategy, “leading courageously” has emerged very strongly. The following five principles were highlighted in a recent article about courageous leadership: authenticity; resilience; emotional intelligence; self-discipline; commitment to a purpose. To read the article click here
Celebrating young and courageous women leaders this year? In advance of International Women’s Day, we celebrate the release of a film that is being promoted by one of our partners, Paper Boat as part of a fundrasier. It is titled: “I am Belmaya”. It is a film following the life of a young woman who “takes the camera and power into her own hands”. To watch the trailer click here. To find out more and book your tickets for a private pre-relaease screening, click here.
Gathering Commitments: In the run up to the upcoming UK local elections in May, the work of The Commitment is gathering pace in the West Midlands, Derby and Dumbartonshire areas which we are targeting. The Commitment is a distinct part of Caplor Horizons. Its purpose is to: “put the climate and natural world higher up the political agenda”. For the latest monthly update click here
Nancy Koehn quote: “resilience is the capacity to not only endure great challenges, but to get stronger in the midst of them”
Have a great week!
Ian, Lorna, Rosie and Ellie