Tackling uncertainty to overcome difficult times

- You know, people really don't like uncertainty. … This is a natural phenomenon, … and it is caused by our amygdala, … a part of the brain that plays a key role … in the processing of our emotions. … Some people even call it the lizard brain, … because it's very instinctual … and it sends out these fight or flight signals … when it senses that you are not safe. … And, you've probably guessed by now, … visionary leadership is not safe. … The main reason it isn't safe is … because you do not know for sure … that the vision is going to work. … There are no guarantees, … which my be exactly why so many people say … that visionary leadership is hard. … It isn't that they can't lead it, … it's that they don't want to, because it's risky. … So leading with vision is a hard skill to master, … because you have to overcome some … of your own, natural protection mechanisms. … To do this, you will need two types of courage. … The courage to be bold, and the courage to be vulnerable. … Bold courage is having the confidence …