Dare to Lead with Brené Brown Brené with Erika James and Lynn Perry Wooten on The Prepared Leader, Part 1 of 2
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Sep 22, 2022 
Brené welcomes Erika James, Dean of the Wharton School, and Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, as they discuss their book, The Prepared Leader. They emphasize the urgency of preparedness in leadership, especially in the face of ongoing crises. Insights on navigating leadership through the pandemic highlight the significance of vulnerability and collaboration. They delve into decision-making biases and the importance of embracing diverse perspectives for resilience. Expect actionable strategies for emerging from crises stronger than before!
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Break Panic-Neglect Cycle
- Leaders must develop muscle memory to break the cycle of panic and neglect during crises.
- Learning from past crises helps mitigate or prevent repeat threats and vulnerabilities.
Denial Blocks Vulnerability
- Human brains deny threats to feel safe, often reinforced by environments where bad behavior goes unchecked.
- This denial hinders vulnerability and asking for help, crucial for effective leadership.
Challenge Linear Thinking
- Humans struggle to understand exponential growth, preferring linear "hockey stick" thinking.
- Crises like pandemics challenge this by expanding exponentially, requiring new strategic leadership approaches.