In the early days of my marriage, we were huge “Winnie the Pooh” fans… and by that, I mean we were TIGGER fans. Seriously, what’s not to like? He’s “bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!”
One thing Tigger is not, however, is courageous.
To be fair, no one from the 100 Acre Wood is courageous - that’s part of their charm. Fortunately, the simple, wistful Christopher Robin would step in, dispel fears, explaining away faulty perceptions and misconceptions, setting everything “to right.”
I think this is a lovely picture of a Courageous Leader. Oversimplified, maybe - but calm, adventurous, undaunted, and above all else, fun. Courage is often described as loud, brash and reckless - or on the other end of the spectrum, silent, determined and stoic.
I like this middle of the road brand - it’s both realistic and balanced. It’s what I’m working towards.
How do you foster this type of gentle courage in your life? Here are a dozen places to start.
Sometimes the first step to developing courage is just committing to try new things. To get you started, CLICK HERE for a template to get you started on all your new experiences. Commit to writing down one new thing each day for 30 days. It will change your perspective, and begin your personal growth journey.
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Let’s laugh at the NEW days to come!!
~ Andrea
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There are events in life that define our journey. Once they happen, we begin describing everything else as “before X” or “after X”. For me,it was the day my mother died. Suddenly, I became aware of my own limited timeline. The drive to find my voice, purpose and place became urgent. I dove in, head first, and discovered the desire to help myself fueled a greater desire - to help others. Soon, I stopped defining myself in terms of roles (wife, mother, manager), but in terms of qualities: curious, determined, happy, adventurous. I've come to understand, that the qualities that make us who we are, are what we must celebrate. We each have a special purpose, unique perspective, and unlimited potential. Better yet, we can both discover and develop them.
I do this through speaking, training, coaching and writing - with a focus on helping women grow into the leaders they truly are. Intentional Optimism is my philosophy of life, and includes these five pillars:
Optimistic - Hopeful, Positive Proactive
Present - Seeking Wonder, Generous, Kind
Courageous – Leading Others, Adventurous, Resilient
Energetic - Industrious, Excitement, Life-focused
Wise - In Respect, Words and having Understanding
Intentional - Purposeful, Planning, Growth Mindset
I'm building a global community of women helping women. A place where we foster leadership from every stage or position in life. A place where we celebrate wonder; move forward with hope and openness; share wisdom and encouragement; offer each other a helping hand; ask freely, and share lavishly; and celebrate our differences as avenues of growth and expansion.
Let’s change our understanding of what it means to work, provide for our families, have financial stability, and be a leader in the community. Life is an adventure - let's live it to the fullest!
It’s time to laugh at the days to come! - Prov. 31:25
Won’t you join me on the journey?