Growth requires courage.

We say we want to grow.
As individuals. As leaders. As teams. As organizations.

But real growth isn’t tidy.

It asks you to wade into the unknown.
It asks you to sit in discomfort.
It asks you to face feedback you may not want to hear.
It asks you to challenge habits that feel safe but hold the team back.

Growth requires courage.

The courage to try something new, knowing it might not work the first time.
The courage to look at what’s really working and what’s not.
The courage to invite your team into the conversation and listen deeply.
The courage to make changes that help everyone grow, not just yourself.

Because without courage, “growth” is just talk. And talk doesn’t change anyone.

But courageous leaders? They build environments where people feel safe enough to stretch, fail, learn, and ultimately thrive. If you want growth, start with courage.