Robert Louis Stevenson – Leadership
“Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
Big Idea
The only thing worse than being afraid is for others to see you that way. Fear diminishes a person’s ability to lead others. It causes hesitancy, doubt and an inability to make decisions when they matter most. Courage, on the other hand, inspires the opposite– faith, hope and an unbreakable will to overcome setbacks. But maybe revealing our fears and being vulnerable shows a different kind of strength which gives us self-confidence and influence over others.
Claim
According to essayist, poet and author Robert Louis Stevenson, you should always project strength and confidence.
Counterclaim
You should reveal your fears and insecurities.
Essential
Question
How should you show confidence?
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