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Dare to Lead with Brené Brown

Brené with Jim Collins on Curiosity, Generosity, and the Hedgehog

Dec 14, 2020
Brené Brown and Jim Collins discuss values, curiosity, and decades of research. They explore personal and shadow values, decision-making, and embracing vulnerability. The conversation touches on the significance of embracing curiosity and fun in the professional realm, discovering personal hedgehogs, and the difference between shame and guilt. They also praise autonomy and trust in leadership, share personal tastes, and preview future topics.
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  • The hedgehog concept in decision-making involves aligning passion, capability, and economic understanding for organizational success.
  • Successful leaders prioritize decisions that align with their hedgehog concept, fostering clarity and strategic direction.

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The Emergence of the Hedgehog Concept

After conducting rigorous research using a historical match pair method to study companies' transitions from mediocrity to greatness, the concept of the hedgehog emerged. This concept involves making decisions aligned with three core principles: passion, capability to be the best, and understanding of the economic engine driving success. The hedgehog concept represents a disciplined approach where decisions are focused on the intersection of these three critical elements, leading to a clear, guiding principle for organizations.

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