How I Built This with Guy Raz Live From The HIBT Summit: Brené Brown
Aug 12, 2021
In a captivating live conversation, Brené Brown, a renowned professor, author, and host of the Unlocking Us podcast, delves into the transformative power of vulnerability in leadership. She argues that embracing vulnerability fosters authentic connections and is key to improving workplace culture through gratitude. Brené shares her journey from adversity to finding strength in openness and highlights the essential role of empathy in today's leadership. Her insights challenge traditional leadership methods, promoting a more inclusive and trust-driven approach.
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Brené Brown's Sobriety
- Brené Brown celebrated 25 years of sobriety, reflecting on her early struggles with addiction.
- She realized that her various addictions stemmed from a desire to avoid vulnerability.
Vulnerability and Courage
- Courage and vulnerability are intertwined; true courage requires embracing vulnerability.
- Vulnerability, defined as uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure, is the path to courage, not a weakness.
Shifting Leadership Models
- Older leadership models, like Jack Welch's hard-driving approach, are no longer ideal.
- Today, transparency and vulnerability are crucial for effective leadership.
