ABSTRACT
Introduction Courage is a state of mind that enables a project leader to face uncertainty, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution. The Latin root of courage is “fortitudo,” meaning strength of mind that allows one to endure adversity. Building a leadership competency pyramid requires courage and fortitude. Project leaders must be passionate, mentally tenacious, morally brave, and steadfast to succeed as transforming service-based project leaders.
