Ranjay Gulati: Building courage — one decision at a time

Ranjay Gulati: Building courage — one decision at a time

March 4, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Professor Ranjay Gulati discusses the concept of courage in leadership and how it is a decision rather than a personality trait.

What does courage really look like in leadership? Often, we associate courage with bold gestures, fearless leaders, or decisive moments where doubt disappears. My guest in this conversation is Professor Ranjay Gulati of Harvard Business School, who challenges that assumption through his research into what he calls the surprising science of everyday courage, and shows why fear is not a flaw in leadership but a starting point. We explore why courage is a decision rather than a personality trait...

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