# 185: The 6 Types of Courageous Leadership

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Podcast: [Unstuck with Jay Abbasi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050)
Published: 2026-07-10T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's choosing to move forward despite it. In this solo episode, Jay explores what courageous leadership really looks like and why courage is about far more than bold decisions. Drawing from leadership experiences, coaching conversations, and timeless wisdom, he explains that fear is a natural part of leadership, and that the goal isn't to eliminate it, but to develop a healthier relationship with it. Jay introduces six distinct types of courage every leader can cultivate: moral, social, emotional, intellectual, creative, and physical courage. Through practical examples and reflective questions, he shows how each type can strengthen trust, improve decision-making, encourage innovation, and help leaders show up with greater authenticity. If you want to lead with more confidence and integrity, this episode provides a practical framework to help you do just that. Notable Quotes “Courage is not being fearless… but stepping forward on your journey anyway.” — Dr. Rebecca Ray “Don't fight fear. Don't resist fear. Don't avoid fear. Work with it.” — Jay Abbasi “Will sharing how I feel create connection or emotional burden?” — Jay Abbasi “What if you asked your team instead of telling them?” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Monday's episode, you'll meet Silvio, a Director of Business Development at a finance company who avoids difficult conversations in an effort to keep the peace. As accountability slips and team performance suffers, Jay is joined by Ryan Berman, founder of Courageous and…

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