From Karan’s Research, Read About One of the Top Seven Leadership Execution Tactics
Mastered by the World’s Most Successful Leaders

Successful leaders constantly have to navigate the unwritten rules of their industry and the world of work, in order to affect change.

Leading with Courageous Agility is the ability to have the fortitude to take calculated risks to stand up for what you believe and do the right think, even when the consequences and/or future are unclear.

Individuals with a high acumen in Courageous Agility not only provide strength and leadership during times of adversity, but they also are comfortable maneuvering through complex political situations and attempting to influence all stakeholders, regardless of their status or level. Leaders that exhibit Courageous Agility also are able to effectively articulate and defend their viewpoints with conviction and clarity and take unpopular stands and actions as necessary.

What does “Leading with Courageous Agility” look like in individuals?  They . . .    

• Articulate and defend viewpoints with courage, conviction, and clarity
• Take unpopular stands and actions, as needed
• Provide strength and leadership during challenging times
• Maneuver through complex political situations effectively
• Are comfortable attempting to influence all stakeholders, no matter their level

What is the “differentiating value” provided when demonstrating Courageous Agility? 

• Followers feel more comfortable in moving forward during times of uncertainty
• Better able to drive more healthy, growing, and dynamic organizations
• Able to adapt or course correct quickly when faced with unexpected results
• Able to effectively address resistance

What does Leading with Courageous Agility look like in the workplace?

Let’s look at a real world example of leading with Courageous Agility in action – the witnesses during the impeachment of President Donald Trump. No matter your political views, a great example of leaders exhibiting Courageous Agility involved the witnesses who testified in fact-finding hearings during the 2019 United States presidential impeachment process.

Under intense public scrutiny and at the risk of losing their jobs (which many did), multiple public officials and administration leaders agreed to testify before Congress on their knowledge regarding the events under question. All talked about how they chose to appear because, in their minds, it was the right thing to do to honor the country’s values and norms.

What value does Courageous Agility provide in the workplace?

Courageous Agility gives both leaders and organizations stability, particularly in times of change or adversity. These leaders not only understand the common responses people have to change – the victim, the neutral bystander, the critic, and the advocate – but they also know how to effectively communicate and involve each type of person in the discussion. 

This healthy debate effectively addresses any resistance and drives a more healthy, growing, and dynamic organization. The common result of these actions makes the followers feel more comfortable with change and moving forward during times of uncertainty.