THE NON-OBVIOUS SHOW · EPISODE 59

How To Have More Courage and Be More Bold

with Ranjay Gulati

Episode 59 · November 11, 2025 · 36 min

This week's conversation explores the concept of courage, emphasizing that it exists within a context and is influenced by support systems. It also discusses how certain personality traits, often seen as inherent, can be strategic in helping individuals overcome fear.

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Key Takeaways

01Courage is contextual and influenced by external support.
02Personality traits attributed to courage may be strategic.
03Understanding the context can enhance our perception of courage.
04Support systems play a crucial role in fostering courage.
05Fear can be overcome through strategic personality traits.
06Courage is not just an innate quality; it can be developed.
07The interplay between context and personality is vital.
08Recognizing the strategic nature of traits can empower individuals.
09Courage involves pushing past fear with the right support.
10Exploring the dynamics of courage can lead to personal growth.

What We Cover

00:00The Context of Courage
00:16Strategic Traits in Overcoming Fear

About The Guest

Ranjay Gulati

Harvard Business School professor, author of Deep Purpose

Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of Deep Purpose. He studies leadership and organisational purpose, and in his 2025 book How to Be Bold examines the science of everyday courage.

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