Leaders need moral courage

The transcript discusses Vera's role during WWII, highlighting her moral courage in tracing missing agents and informing their families. It draws a parallel to the speaker's personal experience of standing by moral convictions despite personal costs, emphasizing the importance of moral courage in leadership.

What role did Vera play during the Second World War?

• She was a diplomat negotiating peace treaties.

• She was a nurse in a military hospital.

• She worked for the Special Overseas Executive, training agents.

• She was a combat soldier on the front lines.

How did Vera respond when the War Office declared the missing agents' case closed?

• She argued that the families deserved to know the truth.

• She accepted their decision and moved on.

• She organized a public protest.

• She wrote a book about the missing agents.

What did Vera do to find out what happened to the missing agents?

• She hired a private investigator.

• She traveled with an RAF driver to trace them.

• She contacted international authorities.

• She used newspaper ads to gather information.

What personal sacrifices did the narrator make to uphold their moral beliefs?

• They were imprisoned for their actions.

• They were fined by the government.

• They lost their job, health, and reputation.

• They were promoted for their bravery.

What does the narrator believe is often lacking in leadership?

• Financial acumen

• Technical skills

• Public speaking ability

• Moral conviction and courage