Brené with President Barack Obama on Leadership, Family and Service
Dec 11, 2020
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Former President Barack Obama discusses leadership, family, and embracing uncertainty in his new book. The conversation delves into the power of holding opposing truths, navigating challenges in parenting and relationships, and reflecting on leadership lessons. Insights on empathy, embracing complexity, and recommended reading for personal growth are shared.
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Embracing paradoxes drives growth and change in leadership and personal life.
Effective leadership requires resilience, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connections.
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Embracing Paradoxes in Leadership
President Obama and Brené Brown discuss the transformative power of holding opposite beliefs simultaneously, emphasizing the importance of straddling paradoxes to drive meaningful change and growth. They explore how embracing ambiguity and contradictions leads to transformation.
Balancing Personal and Political Realities
President Obama reflects on the complex experiences of his upbringing and political career, highlighting the challenges of balancing personal values and national responsibilities. He shares insights into navigating familial dynamics, career decisions, and the constant evaluation of motives to maintain integrity in leadership.
Leadership through Adversity and Adaptability
President Obama shares lessons on leadership resilience through adversity, highlighting the importance of confronting harsh realities while maintaining optimism and resilience. Drawing from experiences in loss, decision-making, and public perception, he underscores the need for discipline, deliberation, and emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
Fostering Connection and Service in Leadership
President Obama discusses the essence of effective leadership rooted in fostering genuine human connections, purpose, and service. Emphasizing the shift from materialism to values-driven leadership, he advocates for a unity of purpose and a shared commitment to meaningful connections and service for a more equitable and connected world.
I talk with President Barack Obama about his life, his work, and his new book, A Promised Land. We dive into the power of leaning into uncertainty and why the rare skill of holding the tension of opposites makes us better leaders, partners, and parents.