Practicing Courage #7: Dispelling the myth of the lone hero

Are you familiar with the story of the lone hero?

It’s a long celebrated cultural narrative (in the U.S.) of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, doing it all on your own, and being gritty, resilient, and fiercely independent.

In essence - it’s about being courageous.

While there may be some upsides to this story, one of the things I find so interesting is how it places a lot of pressure on an individual to be courageous.

Pressure that perhaps isn’t always necessary.

So today I will flip the script.

Through a blend of research and storytelling I will invite you to engage in a practice that looks at how we might lessen undue pressure on an individual, and simultaneously create conditions that help to unlock:

More courage.

Meaningful positive connections with others.

And people’s potential to become their best self.

Ready to begin?

Did you find today's practice valuable? Remember, courage is contagious. If you know someone who would benefit from today’s practice please share.

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Curious to explore this topic further? Here are some conversations on the podcast we think you'll love:

• The Courage to Become Your Best Self | Steph Labbé
• Creating Fearless Cultures at Work | Dr. Amy Edmondson
• Giving Everyone Permission to Feel | Dr. Marc Brackett

Till next time,
-Joshua

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