In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to David Mcqueen about his approach to BRAVE and inclusive leadership, his new book, and how he engages in difficult conversations online. He emphasises resilience's collective nature, advising building support systems before crises. Judith agrees community strengthens us prior to needing aid, promoting proactivity over reactivity. David discusses leading complex discussions online through education versus attacks. He shares strategies for responding to trolls while focusing discussions on issues, not persons, to promote critical thinking. Key Takeaways Brave leadership requires courage, resilience, agility, vision, and ethics. These pillars allow leaders to make bold yet thoughtful decisions. Leadership is a dance where the leader adapts to the follower, not the other way around. Leaders must empathise and understand experiences they haven't lived. Build a personal advisory board for support, critiques, and amplification. Move from individualistic to collective leadership. Frame online discussions around data and critical thinking, not attacks. Seek teaching moments to create change. David McQueen is passionate about developing leaders. He is also an Angel investor, Mentor, Host of the BRAVE Leader podcast, a three times TEDx speaker and author. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.