*What if confidence isn't something you need before taking action—but something you build by taking action?*
In this episode of _Leading Through Growth,_ Tony R. Sanders sits down with Jill Schulman, leadership expert, keynote speaker, former U.S. Marine, and author of _The Bravery Effect,_ to explore what it actually takes to become braver at work.
Jill challenges the idea that courageous people simply aren't afraid. Instead, she explains why bravery is a skill that can be developed—and why waiting until you feel completely ready or confident can keep you from taking the very actions that build confidence in the first place.
The conversation moves from individual courage to organizational culture. Tony and Jill explore the relationship between psychological safety and bravery, why creating a safe environment doesn't eliminate an employee's responsibility to speak up, and how organizations can develop what Jill calls a culture of “courageous candor.”
They also discuss practical ways to build your “bravery muscle,” why people closest to a problem need the courage to share what they see, and Jill's Marine Corps-inspired approach to difficult challenges: *embrace the suck and attack the hill.*
If you've been waiting to feel ready before having the conversation, sharing the idea, making the decision, or taking the next step, this episode offers a different approach: *take the step a little scared—and let the action build the confidence.*
*In this episode:*
• Why bravery is a skill, not a personality trait
• Why action can come before confidence
• How to build bravery through small, manageable “reps”
• The difference between psychological safety and courageous action
• Why speaking up can be part of the job
• How courage becomes contagious across an organization
• Why difficult things often get worse when we avoid them
• What it means to “embrace the suck” and “attack the hill”
Visit Jill’s website here: https://jillschulman.com/
Follow her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman/