The Daily 'The Interview': Brené Brown Doesn’t Want to Be a Self-Help Guru Anymore
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Sep 6, 2025 
Brené Brown, an acclaimed author and podcaster known for her insights on vulnerability and empathy, dives into her thoughts on the self-help industry. She shares her journey from thought leader to a more authentic voice, tackling the dangers of predatory advice. Brown emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in leadership, particularly in today's changing corporate culture. Additionally, she discusses generational differences in the workplace and the vital role of clear communication in fostering trust and collaboration.
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Leaders Are The Key Leverage Point
- Leaders are the leverage point for change because they shape culture and develop potential in people and processes.
- Brené Brown defines leadership as responsible skill-building, self-awareness, and courage to develop others.
Choose Productive Strategic Urgency
- Respond to rapid change with productive strategic urgency, not frantic reactionary action.
- Prioritize strategic alignment and bring people along before deploying technology like AI.
People, Not Tech, Break Transformations
- Digital transformation fails mostly for people reasons, not technical ones.
- Geopolitics, markets, and intergenerational dynamics compound instability leaders must navigate.