The Science of Courage: How to Act Even When You’re Afraid

Courage is not the absence of fear; it is action in the middle of fear and uncertainty. In this podcast, Harvard professor Ranjay Gulati talks about his new book, “How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage,” shares simple stories and tools on everyday courage, bold leadership, and how to act when you feel scared, stuck, or under pressure.
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You will hear about the science of courage, coping with fear, confidence and clam leaders build courageous teams and cultures in chaotic times.

This podcast is helpful for leaders, students, and anyone who wants more everyday courage at work, in business, and in personal life.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Who is Ranjay Gulati
03:10 – Real‑life courage story
06:20 – What courage really means
10:40 – Fear, judgment, and performance
20:20 – Uncertainty, risk, and courage
27:00 – Courage in a crisis
33:10 – Building courageous teams

💡 About Ranjay Gulati

Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration and the former Unit Head of the Organizational Behavior Unit at Harvard Business School. His pathbreaking research, which focuses on unlocking organizational and unleashing human potential, has shown how winning companies—­those that prosper both in good times and bad—drive growth and prosperity. His recent work explores leadership and strategic challenges for building high growth organizations in turbulent markets. Some of his prior work has focused on the enablers and implications of within-firm and inter-firm collaboration. He has looked at both when and how firms should leverage greater connectivity within and across their boundaries to enhance performance.

The Science of Courage: How to Act Even When You’re Afraid

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