Create a Culture of Courage
Workplace courage is a label often applied to those with the guts to call out unethical behaviors or ineffective practices. The idea of calling out these sorts of incidents may be freighting or prevent employees from speaking up. How do you think this impacts innovation and growth in an organization? What if we create a culture that welcomes and rewards courageous acts like challenging the status quo or candidly speaking out on policies or processes no longer effective. These acts of courage lead to growth in the workplace. Research proves that when employees display courageous behavior, it promotes growth for individuals and groups. The more these behaviors are displayed, the better the outcome for stronger, more capable, and more productive individuals, teams, and organizations [1] . For example, giving honest feedback to people in charge encourages others to openly express new ideas that may increase the effectiveness of practices. Let’s explore how employers can engage e