The narrative centers on the transformative relationship between Gus Lee and his mentor, H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who profoundly influenced Lee's life during his time at West Point. As a struggling cadet on the brink of expulsion, Lee found guidance in Schwarzkopf's strong principles and character. Their regular discussions about scholarship, soldiering, and personal integrity helped Lee navigate his challenges and ultimately reshape his future. This remembrance highlights the impact of mentorship and the importance of moral guidance in personal development.
In Courage, Gus Lee captures the essential component of leadership in
measurable behaviors. Using actual stories from Whirlpool, Kaiser Permanente,
IntegWare, WorldCom and other organizations, Lee shows how highly successful
executives face and overcome their fears to develop moral intelligence.
Set in Korea in 1973, this ingenious thriller weaves a tale of sorrow, corruption, and redemption. The narrative is filled with intense brawls and explores the complexities of human emotions and moral dilemmas. Through its gripping storyline, the book delves into the darker aspects of society, offering a compelling mix of action and deep character exploration.
"We live in an Age of Fear and the crushing chasm of the Courage Gap. Many are troubled by systemic racism; 70% fear our government; more than half are routinely angry; 66% are unhappy. and one of three display classifiable anxiety disorders. Dr. Paul Brand finds we Americans, at great cost to our well-being, are among the least capable in coping with simple discomfort. We worry about ourselves and the world and forget that courage is as close as our too-rapid heartbeats. Fearing prejudice, we ignore the fact that courageous skills can cancel intolerance. Now is the time for courage to help us behave justly and to treat others equally. We need courage now to effectively lead, communicate, solve tough moral problems at root cause, and genuinely help others. The Courage Playbook closes the dangerous and toxic Courage Gap. In The Courage Playbook, Lee acts as a personal executive courage coach to guide the reader through Five Steps to Courage: a practical pathway to living well, leading right, and treating others without bias. Social commentator and author David Brooks found that courageously helping others for the common good gives deeper meaning to life and increases our chances at genuine happiness and even joy. The Courage Playbook shows the reader how to do that, not as worried self-help, but as courageous other-help"-- Provided by publisher
