Dare to Lead with Brené Brown

Brené with Mike Erwin on Leadership Is a Relationship, Part 1 of 2

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Dec 5, 2022
Brené Brown chats with Mike Erwin, founder of the Character and Leadership Center, about the importance of prioritizing relationships in leadership. They discuss building trust, vulnerability, forgiveness, and the power of human connection in leadership roles. Mike shares his journey from the military to positive psychology advocacy, offering insights on personalized leadership styles and creating a culture of accountability.
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ANECDOTE

Team Red, White and Blue Story

  • Mike Erwin founded Team Red, White and Blue to help military veterans build new relationships in their communities.
  • This effort reflects the core idea that fostering connection is vital in leadership and life.
INSIGHT

Accountability Needs Relationships

  • Accountability is more effective when it happens within a strong relationship.
  • A leader's prior investment in relationships allows difficult accountability conversations to be more productive and less adversarial.
ADVICE

Tailor Accountability With Context

  • Leaders should invest time to understand their team members' stories and personal struggles.
  • Tailor accountability conversations with context to support rather than punish underperformance.
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