The Leadership Edge | September Newsletter

Leading with Courage, Candor, and Heart

As August winds down, one truth keeps rising to the surface: leadership isn’t proven in comfort—it’s forged in challenge. This month, I’ve leaned deeper into courage, candor, and consistency—the pillars that keep leaders grounded when the world feels anything but steady.

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🔹 One Word for August: Resilience

If I had to capture August in one word, it would be Resilience. Every conversation, article, and reflection this month pointed to the same lesson: leaders don’t grow when things are easy—they grow when they choose to stand tall in uncertainty. Resilience is the quiet strength that allows us to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

🔹 Favorite Quote of the Month

"Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be."— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

This quote has been echoing in my mind all month. To me, it’s a reminder that leadership is ultimately about belief. Not blind optimism, but the deep conviction that people rise when they feel someone truly sees their potential.

As leaders, when we see others not only for who they are today but for who they can become, we give them a gift that changes everything: belief.

• Belief that their voice matters.

• Belief that they are capable of more.

• Belief that they can take ownership of their growth.

I’ve seen it time and time again—when leaders lean into the power of belief, they don’t just change performance; they change lives.

🔹 What I’m Learning

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up with authenticity and the courage to face uncertainty. Radical candor has been my compass. When we choose honesty over comfort, we create the clarity that builds trust, ownership, and momentum.

🔹 August Highlights: Articles & Podcasts

This month, The Leadership Edge released content designed to inspire leaders in every arena of life:

• 📝 Article: Unlocking Potential: How Belief Shapes Leadership – exploring why belief in yourself and others is the foundation of lasting impact.

• 📝 Article: Learning to Win Through Failure – reframing setbacks as the soil where resilience and growth take root.

• 🎙️ Podcast: Leading Through the Storm: Staying Grounded When Everything Shifts – lessons on composure and influence in times of rapid change.

• 🎙️ Podcast: The Art of Coaching: Finding Your Own Style – why authenticity matters more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Each piece was created with one purpose: to give leaders practical tools and the encouragement to lead with courage, candor, and heart.

🔹 Looking Ahead: September Projects

September isn’t just another month—it’s a launchpad. Here’s what’s on the horizon for The Leadership Edge:

• 📘 New Leadership Edge Toolkit – practical templates and exercises leaders can use immediately.

• 🎥 Video Series Expansion – bringing the Edge Method to life in bite-sized, high-impact clips.

• 📝 September Articles & Blogs – focused on consistency, clarity, and the daily disciplines that separate good leaders from great ones.

• 🚀 Early Work on The Edge Masterclass – a signature program designed to help leaders apply the Edge Method in their own environments.

🔹 A Word of Gratitude

To everyone who engaged with The Leadership Edge this month—thank you. Your comments, shares, and encouragement remind me why this platform exists: to unlock courage, candor, and heart in leaders everywhere.

💡 Final Thought: Leadership isn’t found in titles or accolades—it’s found in the daily choice to live with integrity, act with courage, and lead with heart. September is waiting. Let’s step into it together.

—Joe Glaser

The Leadership Edge with Joe Glaser