In health care, waiting to “feel ready” is one of the fastest ways to stall your growth. Confidence doesn’t arrive before action, it shows up after you’ve stepped into the uncomfortable parts of leadership.

This week is all about building confidence by doing the things you’d rather avoid.

Act Before You Feel Ready

Great leaders aren’t fearless; they just move anyway. I once coached an Executive Director who put off announcing a needed schedule change because she worried the staff would push back. She finally delivered the message, shaking a bit, but the team appreciated her clarity, and she left the meeting more confident than she walked in.

Step Into Hard Conversations

how he delayed addressing tension between two department heads until the conflict hit the frontline staff. When he finally called them in and mediated the issue, the entire building felt the shift, and he admitted the confidence came after the conversation, not before.

Lead in the Open, Not From the Office

Visibility builds confidence, yours and your team’s. A CEO told me he started doing daily 5-minute “walkthroughs” even though he felt awkward at first. Within a week, staff engagement improved, more issues surfaced early, and he realized showing up imperfectly was far better than staying hidden.

Final Whistle

Confidence grows every time you choose action over hesitation. The leaders who move forward, especially when they don’t feel ready, are the ones who build unshakable momentum.

Today's Move

3 Actions Items ...

1. Do one uncomfortable leadership task today— deliver a message, make a decision, or address a problem you’ve delayed.

2. Schedule a hard conversation— even if it’s just a 10-minute reset with someone who needs clarity.

3. Increase your visibility— walk the building, listen to your team, and show up even if it feels a little uncomfortable at first.

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