The document provides tips for overcoming the top 5 mistakes made by rebels in challenging the status quo. It lists not prioritizing ideas, going solo, flunking pitch meetings, giving up too soon, and ignoring personal danger signs as the top 5 mistakes. The document then gives advice and exercises for each mistake, such as how to prioritize ideas, communicate new ideas visually, prepare for pitch meetings, grow courage and resilience, and know when to quit pushing an idea. The overall aim is to provide rebels with strategies for effectively driving change from within organizations.
12. DON’T GIVE UP TOO SOON
GROW YOUR COURAGE
Honesty
Speaking the truth, being authentic
Recent example of being honest:
Perseverance
Finishing what you start
Something tough I finished:
Enthusiasm
Approaching life with excitement, energy
Work project that got my juices going:
Bravery
Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty
Situation where I stood up for something or
someone:
Courage spotting: Note where you’ve acted courageously recently
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13. Honesty
Speaking the truth, being authentic
If I were more honest with my team (or myself) I
would:
Perseverance
Finishing what you start
I wish I was more tenacious when it comes to:
Enthusiasm
Approaching life with excitement, energy
Doing these things give me energy and a
positive perspective:
Bravery
Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty
If I were 10% braver I could:
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Courage development: What can you do to grow your courage muscles?
DON’T GIVE UP TOO SOON
GROW YOUR COURAGE