How can leaders develop everyday courage in the face of uncertainty? In this episode, Kevin welcomes back Ranjay Gulati to discuss how courage is not something you're born with; it's a mindset that anyone can develop through intentional effort. Ranjay introduces his Nine Cs framework for building everyday courage and shares practical stories and insights to help leaders move from fear to action.

Ranjay's Story: Ranjay Gulati is the author of Deep Purpose (2022) and How to Be Bold. He is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the recipient of the 2024 CK Prahalad Award for Scholarly Impact on Practice and was ranked as one of the top ten most cited scholars in Economics and Business over a decade by ISI-Incite. The Economist, Financial Times, and the Economist Intelligence Unit have listed him as among the top handful of business school scholars whose work is most relevant to management practice. He is a Thinkers50 top management scholar, speaks regularly to executive audiences, and serves on the board of several entrepreneurial ventures. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and a Master's degree from MIT. He lives in Newton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children.

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Book Recommendations

How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage by Ranjay Gulati
To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision by Admiral James Stavridis USN
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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