Dare to Lead with Brené Brown Brené and Adam Grant on Finding Our Strong Ground
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Sep 17, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, organizational psychologist Adam Grant shares insights on the origins of Strong Ground, sparked by a pickleball injury. He and Brené Brown explore the importance of clarifying core values for individuals and teams, emphasizing how knowing what truly matters enhances meaning in our lives. They tackle the shift from fear-based leadership to fostering a culture of accountability and empowerment. Adam offers practical advice on aligning discipline with one’s values, making for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership and personal growth.
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From Pickleball Injury To Leadership Metaphor
- Brené Brown describes a pickleball injury that revealed weak core muscles and led to a training metaphor for leadership.
- Her trainer's command to "find the ground" became the seed for Strong Ground as values-based stability.
What Strong Ground Actually Means
- Strong ground means being flexible, agile, and deeply grounded in values like an athletic stance.
- Brown links physical stability to spiritual, cognitive, and emotional strength in leadership.
Prune Values To Two And Operationalize
- Pick two core values that act as the "fire" through which all other choices are tested.
- Operationalize those values by defining observable behaviors and indicator lights for when you're off them.