Coleen Rowley blew the whistle on FBI mistakes leading up to the events of September 11th. Here she discusses the factors involved in standing up or not.
Dan Adams: a Modern Justice League
Dan Adams brings together heroes from around the world to help create action to change the world.
Dan Pantaleo: Preparing for Heroism
Dan Pantaleo was at the Pentagon on 9/11 and stayed to help for days after. He has developed a plan for potential heroes by developing their mental, moral, and physical DNA.
Daniel Ellsberg: The Heroism of Whistleblowers
Daniel Ellsberg changed the course of the Vietnam War by releasing the Pentagon Papers. In this interview with HRT founder, Matt Langdon, he recounts his experiences as a whistleblower, gives his thoughts on Edward Snowden, and shares his ideas on heroism.
David Rendall: Let Your Freak Flag Fly
David Rendall gives his famous Freak Factor talk, relating it to heroes. How can anyone act heroically if they're not comfortable standing out from the crowd?
Edith Eger: Heroes of the Holocaust
In an interview with Philip Zimbardo, Edith Eger recounts her time in Auschwitz and the heroic actions she observed. As a practicing psychologist, she emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and compassion.
Jeff Tungate: Character Counts in Sports
Head basketball coach at Oakland University, Jeff Tungate, aims to create heroes in his Division I team.
Elizabeth Svoboda: Writing the Book on Heroism
Elizabeth Svoboda discusses the link between suffering and heroism. She suggests framing traumatic experiences as opportunities to teach and to help.
Hannah Miller: How Travel Teaches
Jensen Kile: Heroes Need Mentors
Jensen Kile argues that mentors are a vital part of heroic action. He uses case studies of moral heroes to explain and urges you to consider being a mentor to someone.