Thinkers Thursday: "Now Is the Time for Courage"

Dear Leaders,

In “Now Is the Time for Courage” (Harvard Business Review, Sep-Oct 2025), Professor Ranjay Gulati argues that in times of great uncertainty—economic, political, technological—leaders who hesitate lose ground. The landscape demands boldness.

Key Insights:

In volatile environments, many leaders freeze or try to wait things out. But waiting isn’t neutral—it often means falling behind.
Courage can be learned. The article outlines five strategies leaders can adopt to act more boldly, even when they fear risk.
Bold action doesn’t mean reckless action. It involves clarity of purpose, willingness to fail fast, and strong values to guide decision-making.

READ ARTICLE HERE: Now Is the Time for Courage

What’s one area in your leadership right now where you feel the pressure to play it safe? How might choosing courage instead—perhaps stepping into discomfort, making a tough decision, or trying something new—lead to a better outcome?

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