The root of courage is coeur, French for heart. For me, the core meaning of courage comes from within as strength of heart. Over the past few months, as the world has responded to the COVID-19 crisis, the mayor of Los Angeles has concluded his daily news briefings with the phrase fuerza y amor, strength and love. There is great strength in love. For me, the conscious decision to be the presence of love is the most powerful influence you can have in any situation in your life and in this world. This inner decision and its fulfillment in action are how I relate to the idea of courageous leadership.