The Courage Economy Podcast

The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 7

The Courage Economy — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:28:06 GMT

Challenge is a foundational pillar of the Courage Economy. If you are engaged in important work, then you will want to challenge it. In the face of true and rewarded challenge, the Lie Economy begins to die.

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The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 6

The Courage Economy — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:40:56 GMT

Most organizations design for comfort rather then excellence. This is a mistake. In this episode we will explore who to design work where the truth is cheaper than the lie.

It is not enough to ask people to be more courageous. You must design work such that courage is required.

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The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 5 - Curiosity

The Courage Economy — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:49:07 GMT

While important work is the first pillar of the Courage Economy, questions and curiosity are a real threat to the Lie Economy. In fact, questions are poison to a Lie Economy. When we ask questions, we are able to more accurately discern truth from fiction. And that is why questions are often frowned on in a Lie Economy. In this episode we explore this dynamic and why curiosity and questions should be celebrated.

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The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 4

The Courage Economy — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:02:06 GMT

Given that important work is so critical for the creation of a Courage Economy, it is necessary that we honor important work. When we try to get people motivated by telling them that unimportant work is important, the next time you have actual important work to do, they won’t believe you. Treat important work in the way it deserves.

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Why is Important Work so ... Important?

The Courage Economy — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:35:53 GMT

Important work is the foundation of a Courage Economy. Without important work, you will likely have a Lie Economy. But why is this so? Why do lies proliferate in an environment of unimportant work?

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The Lie Economy

The Courage Economy — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:09:02 GMT

Lie Economies come from cultures that optimize for comfort. The critical feedback that you never gave because it was uncomfortable, pushing the hard conversation to ‘the parking lot’, not holding people accountable to standards. These lies exist because they are uncomfortable. Over time, the lies become part of how we do business. And that is not a good thing…

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The Courage Economy™ Podcast

The Courage Economy — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:14:58 GMT

Episode One of the Courage Economy Podcast introduces the concept of a Courage Economy. A great starting point for your journey to creating one in your organization.

Join me as I speak about the Courage Economy™. What it is, what it means, and why it is important to you.

We will talk about Courage Economy concepts, implementation practices and challenges, and the impact that transitioning away from a Lie Economy will have on your organization, and maybe even you.

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