courage - Publications - Faculty & Research

Portrait Project

Marie-Anne Popp

I am an adventurer. From the Atacama desert in Chile to the ancient cities of Central Asia, I want to travel, explore and discover. Other cultures and civilizations have so much to teach me about myself and universal human values such as passion, View Details

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Shaan Gandhi

time. We can defer judgement and muddle along. Or, we can make the tough call and focus our resources to try to achieve the best outcome, because it's the hard decisions that allow us to grow. It's the hard decisions that allow us to live. It takes View Details

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Parker Woltz

situations, whether I was playing in a pee-wee basketball game, competing in a spelling bee, or attempting to master a stick shift. My Dad’s guidance, strange as it may sound, gave me permission to be bold. He helped me find courage... View Details

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Monica Haugen

existed when I entered it. What am I going to do with my newfound access? I plan to never forget that I am lucky. When I look back, I am thankful for my family and friends' words of encouragement. Their confidence in me gave me the View Details

01 Jan 2005
News

Rahul Bajaj, MBA 1964

you anywhere. In addition, you need courage— courage to make difficult decisions, for example, and courage to oppose something if your conscience tells you that you are right." CURRENT READING A wide range... View Details

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Chirag Shah

a significant milestone in a personal journey. I discovered that the practice of good medicine teaches the values needed for a quality life. It involves helping people through tough choices. It means having the courage to listen without... View Details

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Long Lu

Beat the drum that others will listen to. My grandfather was a general in the Chinese Air Force. A veteran of World War II, he taught me the core values of integrity, authenticity, dependability - and most importantly - courage to give... View Details

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Alex Pak

left her bright career as a math teacher in Korea to sort mail for the postal service. We were children who needed to be carried. Our legs were weak, our eyes could not see very far, and the road frightened us. I am now a man. My legs are strong, my eyes are clear,... View Details

26 Nov 2001
Research & Ideas

Women Entrepreneurs Use Springboard for Funding

economically self-sufficient and prosperous through entrepreneurship, the event was the seventh in a nationwide series. I think we need people with that kind of courage and vision, and they need those of you who have capital to invest.—... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

Portrait Project

Martin Eston

only one person has heard me define my struggle in unfiltered terms. Perhaps, though, when we find the courage to confront and expose our own imperfections, we can elevate others while also freeing ourselves to turn the page. I will be... View Details

14 Oct 2022
Blog Post

Video Perspectives: Rachel H Chung

empowers these people so that they can enact the future that they want to create in a way that's courageous and empathetic. Read more about Rachel here and view other student video profiles here. View Details

01 Jun 1998
News

Katharine Graham Offers Advice on Leadership

leadership, the paper provided readers with courageous and award-winning editorial coverage of controversial issues such as the Watergate scandal and the Pentagon Papers. To succeed, not only did Graham have to acquire managerial... View Details

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Douglas Raymond

I am trying to live my life to minimize regret: I want to live so I will never have to look back and wonder what might have been. I want to trek through the Alps before I am too old and too busy. I want to live in China while I still have the chance to learn Chinese. I... View Details

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Laila Kassis

their work and their community, has motivated me to provide such opportunity for disenfranchised people by promoting entrepreneurship. I want to give aspiring entrepreneurs the skills and courage to try and to fail, to learn from their... View Details

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M. Monique McCloud-Manley

joys of singing aloud... even if they don't have a great voice. Teach others the joys of dancing... even if they have no rhythm Show others how fulfilling life can be when you're not worried about being liked by everyone Speak out for someone who feels voiceless. Stand... View Details

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Arielle Loeb

together at the table for meals that make their socks go up and down. I want to try new things while still having the courage to put on the ballet shoes tossed aside when hockey skates became more exciting my first year in college. And if... View Details

12 Mar 2013
News

New Thinking for China

run institution outside of Shanghai that is modeled after American liberal arts colleges, with classes taught by American professors. “We want students who have the courage to pursue their desires, to know what they really want; that’s... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; higher education, teaching, china, social entrepreneurship

Portrait Project

Jevan Soo

You hear me coming around the corner before you see me. My earphones fill my world with song, and I often raise my voice to join it. I want a life of joyful melodies worth singing loudly and unashamedly. Will I always have courage to... View Details

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Emilka Valentova

The driver admitted: "I was afraid I was picking up a patient!" Hiding the truth behind my tailored suit aggravated my despair. During the first year at HBS, I found the courage to share my story of darkness. My hands were... View Details

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Aduke Thelwell

many times because she had the courage to do things people said couldn't be done. More importantly, she will have maintained a sense of humor and empathy for others, because while the specifics will change, her core will remain unchanged.... View Details

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