When Was the Last Time You Were First?

This one hits hard:

“When was the last time you were the first to stand up and say:
‘No. What you said—or did—was wrong.’”

Being first is uncomfortable.
Being only can feel unbearable.

After you speak out, you might not see anyone standing next to you. You might post something and hear crickets. That tension? That unease? That’s the point. It’s the cost of conviction—or the mirror you need to rethink your stance.

Too often, we claim “leadership” but only walk well-trodden paths. We ask others to be bold while we move safely with the pack.

We speak up about easy topics—and go silent when our values are really tested.

This reflection isn’t about perfection. It’s not a promise that every flag you plant is righteous.

It’s a chance to actually meet yourself. In the moment. In the discomfort. In the risk.

Coach Prompt:
When’s the last time you stood up FIRST in a team setting—and not just on a safe issue, but on something that made people uncomfortable?

Player Prompt (Optional):

Have you ever watched something wrong happen—and looked around to see if someone else would say something first?