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What does it mean?
True heroes use courage guided by smart thinking.
In plain terms
Bravery needs brains to be heroic.
What can you take from it?
Courage with intellect.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • leadership training
  • risk taking

Questions to consider

  • What makes someone truly heroic?

Another view

Intelligence alone isn't enough.

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