Episode #47: Allison Gerrard: Moral Courage

These Fools welcome guest Allison Gerard, Managing Director of Moral Courage, to the podcast. Moral Courage, founded by Irshad Manji, teaches people of all ages “to turn heated issues into healthy conversations and sustained teamwork.” Allison shares her definition of moral courage and the factors in our societal discourse that make it imperative today. The discussion turns to politics, psychology, neuroscience, and of course the philosophical perspectives on morality. Tune in with us!

Patreon: patreon.com/FoolsandSagesPodcast
X: https://x.com/sagetimepodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foolsandsagespodcast/

See the Fools and Sages show notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GVCVW1h2_-4JOU22KREzTO0lVDiN3icg?usp=drive_link

Listeners can learn more about Moral Courage on their website,moralcourage.com. Follow Moral Courage on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

Moral Courage’s award winning documentary, Mississippi Turning, is available for streaming on theirYouTubechannel.

Chapters:
00:00 Allison as the Person, the Full Complex Person
16:36 Understanding Moral Courage
37:57 Navigating Complexity in Communication
49:51 Generational Patterns and Parenting
50:31 Are We Progressing or Regressing?
51:43 Historical Lessons: Mao's Engineering Mindset
54:33 The Ripple Effects of Leadership Decisions
57:10 Cycles of Protectionism and Collective Identity
59:29 Moral Courage: More Than Speaking Truth to Power
01:00:45 The Subtlety of Moral Courage in Conversations
01:02:23 Beyond Negative Critique
01:06:08 Identity and the Complexity of Self
01:12:55 Moral Courage: Personal vs. Social Transformation
01:19:21 Mentorship and Sustaining Change
01:30:37 Engaging with Moral Courage in Organizations