From fieldwork that has spanned four continents and dozens ofcountries comes a simple, elegant and powerful model for actingwith courage when faced with moments of truth and individualstrength and character are put to the test. With thought-provokingcase studies, the authors' unique Courage Index questionnaire, andother hands-on tools, The Courage to Act offers a simple yetelegant dynamic approach for assessing, fostering, teaching andlearning courage. The authors detail the five factors of courageneeded to face adversity, deal with ambiguity, seize opportunitiesbefore they get away, and work through rather than avoid conflicts:candor, purpose, will, rigor and risk.