by Bill Treasurer | Feb 12, 2025 | Courageous Coaching, Courageous Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Growth
A lot has been written about the natural tendency to fear the unknown. In my opinion, the first (and perhaps best) description of this phenomenon comes from the 4000-year-old masterpiece of Plato. In The Republic, Socrates (an early Right Risk-taker) describes fear as...
by Bill Treasurer | Dec 18, 2024 | Courageous Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Growth
There’s a certain inevitability to leadership – no matter how high you climb. The view from the top is exhilarating at first—the accolades, the accomplishments, the recognition—but what happens when the climb slows, when the thrill of the ascent gives way to...
by Bill Treasurer | Nov 20, 2024 | Courageous Coaching, Courageous Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Growth
Leadership can feel like walking a tightrope—one where balance is everything. Too much confidence, and you risk alienating those you lead. Too little, and you risk losing their respect. The setbacks leaders face are often not random but rather the natural result of...
by Bill Treasurer | Oct 23, 2024 | Courageous Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Growth
Do you care about me? This is what people want to know when they work for you. They may not say it directly, but it is the core question that defines the relationship between you and the people you lead. When people believe the answer is “yes,” they will be more...
by Bill Treasurer | Sep 18, 2024 | Courageous Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Growth
A high diver does not simply climb up and hurl himself off a 100-foot ladder without a great deal of preparation. Likewise, when facing a giant leap in your own life, there are steps you can take to prepare for risk. The 4 Principles to Prepare for Risk Find your...
by Bill Treasurer | Aug 30, 2024 | Courageous Coaching, Courageous Leadership, Latest Updates, Personal Growth
Now that I’m in my sixties, I find myself reflecting on the strange journey of my life. If I zoom out, it seems to have moved through three major phases: The Good Bill, The Bad Bill, and the Better Bill. Bill #1 I grew up in a lower-middle-class household in an...
