More. Courageous. People.

Sometimes I think I am partly to blame.
I let things slide.
Didn’t question little things when I should have.

Those who are brave know fear: A passionate plea for civil courage in business and society.

Civil courage and integrity are cardinal virtues for sustainable mental well-being, even if they may be associated with short-term disadvantages. Johannes Czwalina, formerly a city pastor in Basel and now head of one of the most renowned consulting agencies in the German-speaking world, highlights this connection using examples from business, history, and private life. He concretely demonstrates how one can step out of their fears and act courageously.

Drawing from his extensive consulting experience, including in the executive suites of top German and Swiss companies, he provides examples of the damage that opportunism and bystander mentality can cause to individuals and society. For even in a civil society, civil courage is the key to freedom.

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What are the benefits of courageous action? How do courage and civil courage differ? What prevents us from acting bravely and authentically? How can we remain courageous and overcome fear even under pressure?

Through many small steps, prompted by checklists and self-assessment questions, we can become people who stand up bravely for their convictions. Inspired by the prophetic wisdom of the Bible, Czwalina makes a passionate plea against cowardice, lack of character, and opportunism, emphasizing that nothing less than the uniqueness of one’s personality and the well-being of society is at stake.