55: Why Every Human Needs the Dare to Lead Workshop

Life Skills Everyone Thinks They Should Know (But Were Never Taught)

In this episode, I dive into the profound impact of the Dare to Lead Certificate Workshop.

Honestly, the title is misleading. After facilitating this workshop for hundreds of people, I get piles of feedback sharing that it was the best training they've ever attended.

I think the workshop should truly be called "life skills everyone should know."

You'll hear how I've redefined leadership, realizing it isn't exclusive to those who hold titles like CEO or manager. Really, a leader is anyone who influences others, including parents, friends, family members, and community leaders.

One problem I see with many in leadership positions is that they think they need to be perfect. Which, really, is just the desire to be loved and accepted. But when leaders are afraid to make mistakes, it can stop them from taking risks, lead to overworking, and cause burnout.

The Dare to Lead foundation rests on Brené Brown's prior core books: I Thought It was Just Me, which addresses common human struggles we think we face alone; Gifts of Imperfection, which focuses on overcoming perfectionism; Daring Greatly, which encourages being "all in" and living life without regret; and Rising Strong, which teaches the skill of resetting quickly when things don't go as planned.

Ultimately, the workshop teaches the mental toughness and courage required to address disruptive issues, have hard conversations, and make tough choices.

A core lesson I took away from doing this work was developing grounded confidence where my worth is never on the line.

Leaders are made — and leadership is a skill everyone can master.

Key takeaways:

• Leadership is about influence, not just titles — if people look to you for support, mentoring, or answers, you're a leader.

• The Dare to Lead workshop teaches essential life skills in courage, empathy, and decision-making aligned with your values (the workshop helps you get clear on your values, too)

• Perfectionism is a barrier that prevents us from taking risks and leads to burnout

• Effective leaders manage their own emotions and address issues directly, even when it's uncomfortable, earning respect over the need for popularity.

• Building and repairing trust is a critical, teachable skill for team success and psychological safety.

• Resetting quickly when facing challenges is key — so learn how to bounce back fast

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Dare to Lead Workshop

00:57 Understanding Leadership Beyond Titles

02:08 Brené Brown's Influential Books

04:33 Embracing Imperfection and Taking Risks

07:53 Handling Feedback and Rising Strong

08:47 The Essence of Dare to Lead

22:27 Building Trust and Psychological Safety

26:45 Conclusion and Invitation to the next Dare to Lead Workshop

Links from today's episode:

• Sign up for the next Dare to Lead Workshop

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