Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené with President Barack Obama on Leadership, Family and Service
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Dec 11, 2020 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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Power of Holding Opposites
- Barack Obama's life exemplifies holding the tension of opposites and embracing paradoxes.
- This skill allows leaders to see complexities and avoid dogma for transformative leadership.
Complexity Beyond Ideology
- Listening deeply to diverse perspectives reveals complexity beyond ideological grids.
- True understanding requires hearing people’s full stories, not fitting them into assumptions.
Belonging to Self
- Barack Obama developed a strong belonging to self from straddling multiple worlds.
- This self-belonging allowed him to reconcile diverse experiences without diminishing either side.