an online book by David Gurteen
Courage (also called bravery, valour (British and Commonwealth English), or valor (American English)) is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valor is courage or bravery, especially in battle.
Physical courage is bravery in the face of physical pain, hardship, even death, or threat of death; while moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal, discouragement, or personal loss.
The classical virtue of fortitude (andreia, fortitudo) is also translated as "courage", but includes the aspects of perseverance and patience. In the Western tradition, notable thoughts on courage have come from philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and Kierkegaard; as well as Christian beliefs and texts.
In the Hindu tradition, mythology has given many examples of courage; with examples of both physical and moral courage exemplified. In the Eastern tradition, the Chinese text Tao Te Ching offers a great deal of thoughts on courage; both physical and moral.
Credit: Wikipedia - courageBy their openness, people dedicated to the truth live in the open, and through the exercise of their courage to live in the open, they become free from fear. Credit: Scott Peck Posts where this quotation is embedded Adaptive Funding for Innovation Diversifying investments to drive innovation Analyze Assumptions and Biases Probe the assumptions and biases that … Continue reading People Dedicated to the Truth Live in the Open Scott Peck
In this book, Moral Courage, Rushworth Kidder reveals that moral courage is the bridge between talking ethics and doing ethics. Defining it as a readiness to endure danger for the sake of principle, he explains that the courage to act is found at the intersection of three elements: action based on core values, awareness of the … Continue reading Moral Courage Rushworth M. Kidder (2006)
Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. Credit: Margaret Wheatley Comment: This quote by Margaret Wheatley reminds us that meaningful conversations often require courage, especially when addressing difficult truths or challenging the status quo. In the spirit of Conversational Leadership, it’s through these authentic dialogues that trust is built, ideas evolve, and real … Continue reading Be Brave Enough to Start a Conversation That Matters Meg Wheatley
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Credit: Winston Churchill Posts where this quotation is embedded Adaptive Funding for Innovation Diversifying investments to drive innovation Analyze Assumptions and Biases Probe the assumptions and biases that might be embedded in a chatbot’s responses Artificial Intelligence and … Continue reading Courage and Listening Winston Churchill
