TED Business Brené Brown on courageous leadership | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
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Oct 20, 2025 
Brené Brown, a renowned researcher and author, dives into the heart of courageous leadership and her new book, Strong Ground. She shares powerful insights on identifying core values and the essential role of vulnerability in leadership. Listeners will learn about the value of hard conversations, how to replace gossip with direct dialogue, and the importance of self-awareness. Brené also draws lessons from FBI negotiators to enhance emotional resonance in communication, making this discussion a treasure trove for aspiring leaders.
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Learner Mindset Beats Know-It-Alls
- Great questions matter more than acting like you know everything.
- Leaders should prize learners who ask exquisite questions over people who pretend certainty.
Manage Up With A Playback
- Ask your boss what success looks like and play back their priorities before proposing your approach.
- Then ask permission to lead your team in service of those agreed goals.
Name The Story You're Making Up
- Use tactical reflection to name the story you're making up and check it with the other person.
- Say your hypothesis aloud and invite correction to avoid spiraling assumptions.
