Courage

Definition of Courage

Courage is the ability to face difficulty in spite of your fears

Pronunciation Spelling

kuh-rij

Example Sentence

Harry had the courage to point out that users wouldn’t ever use the suggested feature.

Significance

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”

– Joseph Campbell

Courage empowers individuals and teams to challenge the status quo, experiment with new ideas, take risks, and openly address issues. Courage fosters an environment where team members feel empowered to speak up, innovate, and adapt to changes, contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Additional Resources

• Courage in Scrum: Doing What’s Right
• Scrum Values: Courage Examples
• Courage and Accountability (go hand in hand)
• Courage Exists in Many Forms
• ‘Radical Candor’ Is About Respect, Courage and Openness
• [Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change][163]
• Scrum Guide