

459 - Brené Brown On How To Be Your Most Brave & Courageous Self
7 snips Oct 7, 2025
Brené Brown, a research professor and bestselling author known for her work on vulnerability and courage, joins the conversation. They tackle how comparison breeds shame at work and the importance of recognizing personal value to boost confidence. Brené shares actionable tools for courageous leadership, emphasizing empathy over sympathy, and highlights the art of honest dialogue using the phrase 'the story I'm making up.' With insights on navigating public backlash, this chat equips you to lead with bravery and authenticity.
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Know And Flex Your Unique Value
- Knowing and naming your unique value reduces shame and stops unhealthy comparison.
- Regularly exercise your strengths to prevent sliding into comparison and hustling for worth.
Make Value Conversations Routine
- Hold explicit conversations with team members to name the value they bring and their core values.
- Use public appreciation notes linked to those values to guide feedback during conflict.
Choose Presence Over Fixing
- Connect to others' emotions, not their experiences, to practice empathy effectively.
- Say "I don't know what to say right now, I'm just so glad you told me" to offer presence over fixes.