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588. Unlocking Courageous Leadership + Using Courage as a Competitive Advantage - Ryan Berman


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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

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)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/588.


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