Dare to Lead with Brené Brown Brené with President Barack Obama on Leadership, Family and Service
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Dec 7, 2020 Brené talks with President Obama about leaning into uncertainty, leading with paradoxes, and navigating decision-making. They discuss the balance between hope and realism in leadership, the importance of embracing diversity in perspectives, and empowering youth for unity in a divided world. The conversation also touches on marriage challenges, communication in relationships, and the significance of gratitude and growth in personal development.
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Holding the Tension of Opposites
- The ability to hold the tension of opposites is a transformative leadership skill.
- This skill requires comfort with ambiguity and paradox.
Diverse Upbringing
- Barack Obama's parents came from opposite ends of the world: his mother from the American Midwest and his father from Kenya.
- This upbringing taught him to see multiple points of view.
Embrace Complexity
- Be wary of overly simplistic solutions.
- Embrace the complexity of the world and avoid dogma.