September Reset: Lead With Courage, Not Fear

Sep 1
2 min read

Happy new month, leaders!

If July was about moving from survival to thriving, and August was about finding your voice without fear, then September is about putting it all into action.

Because here’s the truth: you don’t grow by staying silent. You grow by showing up, again and again, with clarity, courage, and consistency.

Why September Matters

September isn’t just another page on the calendar. It’s the month that asks:

Will you coast into year-end exhausted?
Or will you reset, recommit, and reclaim your influence?

It’s easy to fall back into old habits, working long hours, biting your tongue, playing small. But leadership in 2025 demands something different.

The leaders who thrive are the ones who know how to:

Speak up without fear
Build trust without titles
Challenge ideas without tearing people down

The Myth of Playing It Safe

Let’s be honest. Playing it safe feels… well, safe. You keep your head down, you avoid rocking the boat, and you pray the storm passes.

But here’s the catch: silence doesn’t protect you, it sidelines you. Opportunities don’t land in the laps of those who hide; they go to the ones who dare to contribute, to challenge, to ask better questions.

This Month’s Dare

So here’s your September challenge:

Speak up once a week in a meeting or conversation where you’d normally stay quiet.
Set one boundary that protects your energy without apology.
Practice curiosity over fear—ask, “What’s the worst that could happen?” and then act anyway.

These micro-actions build the muscle of courageous leadership. And that’s what September is all about.

Join the Conversation

We know it’s not easy. That’s why our August webinar: How to Speak Up Without Getting Fired (Probably) hit so close to home. And this month, we’re keeping the momentum going with a deeper dive into courageous communication, workplace culture, and self-leadership.

Catch the replay here: Watch Now