588. Unlocking Courageous Leadership + Using Courage as a Competitive Advantage - Ryan Berman
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Overview
Meet Ryan. He’s redefining courage as the ultimate competitive advantage for any organization, leader, or brand ready to embrace it. As the founder of Courageous, Ryan helps teams turn bravery into action—liberating those who feel stuck, scared, or playing it too safe. Plus, he's the founder of Sock Problems, an altruistic sock company on a mission to “sock” the world’s problems 🧦 Tune in to hear how courage can become your organization’s secret weapon and how to make it stick.
💡 Learn
The three levers of courage: knowledge, faith, and action
Why confronting fear is essential for growth
How to start small and build courage that lasts
Today’s Guest
Ryan Berman, Founder, Courageous + Sock Problems
“Core values are not eye rolls. They’re how the exceptional role.”
Episode Transcript
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Episode Highlights
Ryan’s story and journey to where he is today (3:45)
Exploring the concept of courage (7:45)
Courage as a competitive advantage in the nonprofit sector (12:35)
Overcoming Fear (18:40)
How leaders can build courage within their teams (23:40)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ryan’s life (32:25)
Ryan’s One Good Thing: Go back to school on yourself. (35:40)
How to connect with Ryan (37:35)
Powerful Quotes
“Knowledge is the think. Faith is the feel. Action is the do.” -Ryan
“No feel, no deal.” -Ryan
“Core values are not eye rolls. They're how the exceptional role.” -Ryan
“You've got to start thinking about the context of your nonprofit in with others.” -Ryan
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