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Courage
Courage
October 14, 2003
"Courage is the willingness to take risks and overcome fears, even when the outcome is uncertain.
We demonstrate courage each time we...
* Dare to do things or take on tasks that seem formidable or impossible.
* Maintain a steady disposition in the face of danger, challenge, or crisis.
* Keep up group morale even when we're opposed or threatened.
* Express our thoughts about a controversial issue.
* Draw attention to injustice, even though it may be culturally accepted.
* Take a risk even when the outcome is uncertain.
* Adhere to our personal beliefs in the face of great pressure.
* Challenge the status quo if warranted.
Now that's a tall order! But bringing our dreams and plans into reality often requires an enormous amount of courage (Ventrella, 2001, p. 135)."
Reference: Ventrella, S.W. (2001). The power of positive thinking in business: ten traits for maximum results. New York: The Free Press.
Do you have the courage to take bold risks without knowing the outcome?
The Power of Positive Thinking in Business is available on loan from the Ohio State University Leadership Center. A complete listing of all the Leadership Center's resources is available on our website http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/
Created: 2008-12-22, Updated: 2009-01-08
