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Courage
INTRODUCTION
Courage is a state of mind that enables a project leader to face uncertainty,
fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, condence, and resolution. e
Latin root of courage is cor meaning heart. Building a leadership compe-
tency pyramid requires courage and fortitude—strength of both heart and
mind that allow one to endure adversity. Project leaders must be passionate,
mentally tenacious, morally brave, and steadfast to succeed as transforming,
service-based project leaders.
e top of the pyramid is the most challenging for some. In reality,
courage is the mortar of the whole pyramid. It takes courage to enhance
the widt ...