Episode 15: Moral Courage
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Episode 15: Moral Courage
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🎙️ Moral Courage — Up and Down the Chain
In this episode, I explore one of the quietest — but most essential — forms of leadership: moral courage.
Prompted by a powerful comment from a colleague, this episode unpacks why leaders must have the strength to speak the truth when it’s uncomfortable, whether that means challenging upwards or giving honest feedback to their teams.
We’ll look at how industries like aviation and surgery embed moral courage into their daily routines — and what we can learn from them. I also share a personal reflection on the damage caused by dishonest feedback, and how well-meaning silence can cost organisations their best people.
Leadership isn’t about comfort. It’s about clarity, accountability, and the courage to do the right thing — even when it’s hard.
🔍 Key themes:
The authority gradient in aviation
The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
The harm of over-inflated appraisals
Why honesty and compassion go hand in hand
Three things every leader needs moral courage for
If you’re leading people — or being led — this one’s for you.
📢 Share your thoughts, and let me know where you've seen moral courage make the difference.
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