“A LEADER NEEDS COURAGE”

COURAGE – calmness, firmness, the quality of being fearless

MAIN TEXT:
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And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a
good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto
their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. - DEUTERONOMY 31:7

INTRODUCTION:
Whenever you see significant progress in an organization it is because the leader made
courageous decisions. However, a leadership position does not give a person courage but
courage can give them a leadership position. As you approach the tough decisions that will
challenge you, recognize these truths about courage.

I. COURAGE BEGINS WITH AN INWARD BATTLE

 Courage is not an absence of fear. It is doing what you are afraid to do.

II. COURAGEOUS LEADERS IS MAKING THINGS RIGHT, NOT JUST SMOOTHING

THEM OVER
 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. said “THE ULTIMATE MEASURE OF A MAN IS NOT
WHERE HE STANDS IN MOMENTS OF COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE BUT
WHERE HE STANDS AT TIMES OF CHALLENGE AND CONTROVERSY.”

III. COURAGE IN A LEADER INSPIRES COMMITMENT FROM FOLLOWERS

 “COURAGE IS CONTAGIOUS” says evangelist Billy Graham.
 “WHEN A BRAVE MAN TAKES A STAND, THE SPINES OF OTHERS ARE
STIFFENED.”
 COURAGE BY A LEADER INSPIRES.

CONCLUSION: