The Next Big Idea Brené Brown on courageous leadership (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)
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Nov 20, 2025 
Brené Brown, a leading researcher and bestselling author on vulnerability and leadership, shares insights during a lively conversation with Adam Grant. They delve into identifying core values and the essence of courageous leadership, emphasizing that vulnerability is crucial, even if diluted in popularity. Brené reveals lessons learned from FBI negotiators and offers practical tools for managing teams and having difficult conversations. She redefines values as sacrifices and critiques the concept of executive presence, advocating for deeper, authentic connections.
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Lead By Playing Back Priorities
- Ask leaders what success looks like for them and play back their priorities before proposing your approach.
- Then ask permission to lead your team in service of those agreed priorities.
The Power Of 'That's Right'
- Working with FBI hostage negotiators taught Brené that hearing "that's right" can change survival odds by creating connection.
- The brief phrase establishes emotional resonance by making people feel seen and heard.
Values Are What You Sacrifice For
- Your core values are the two things you'd willingly sacrifice for, not a long laundry list.
- Identify the two
