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Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, known for her pioneering work on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. She is the author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers and a renowned speaker whose TED Talk on vulnerability has been viewed by millions worldwide.
Known for: Dare to Lead, The Gifts of Imperfection
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Dare to Lead
In Dare to Lead, Brené Brown draws on her extensive research on courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy to explore what it means to lead with heart. The book challenges traditional notions of leade...
The Gifts of Imperfection
In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, PhD, a research professor and expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, offers ten guideposts for wholehearted living. Through her decade of research, sh...
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The Call to Courage
The conversation about courage always begins with vulnerability. Yet our culture has taught us to distrust vulnerability, to equate it with weakness or exposure. In my research, backed by thousands of interviews across diverse organizations, I discovered that every courageous act I’ve ever recorded ...
From Dare to Lead
The Armory
Most of us walk into our workplaces carrying invisible armor. It’s the armor of perfectionism, of cynicism, of emotional detachment. We believe it keeps us safe, but in truth, it suffocates our connection and numbs the heart of our work. In this part of the book, I explore what I call the armory—the...
From Dare to Lead
The Shackles of Perfectionism: Letting Go of the Illusion of “Should”
Perfectionism is often mistaken for striving for excellence, but in reality, it’s a shield—a defense against fear of judgment and rejection. That armor is heavy and suffocating, keeping us from living freely. At its core, perfectionism isn’t about high standards; it’s about seeking external validati...
From The Gifts of Imperfection
The Essence of Wholehearted Living: Building a Life of Courage, Compassion, and Connection
Wholehearted Living isn’t an abstract concept—it’s a daily practice, a conscious choice to lead with vulnerability. Courage, a word derived from the Latin *cor*, meaning heart, is a central virtue in this approach. True courage isn’t the absence of fear; it is the act of expressing one’s heart hones...
From The Gifts of Imperfection
About Brene Brown
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, known for her pioneering work on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. She is the author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers and a renowned speaker whose TED Talk on vulnerability has been viewed by millions worldwide.
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