The courage to be vulnerable

Daring Greatly

Brené Brown

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Daring Greatly

The courage to be vulnerable

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Written byBrené Brown

Based on twelve years of research, Brown argues that vulnerability isn’t weakness but our most accurate measure of courage, and shows how it transforms the way we live, love, parent and lead.

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  • Published2012
  • GenrePsychology
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  • want to feel braver in everyday moments
  • find it hard to let people see the real you
  • lead a team, a family or a project

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  1. 01Vulnerability is courage

    Showing up when you can’t control the outcome is the bravest thing you can do.

  2. 02Shame needs secrecy

    Shame grows in silence. Talking about it takes its power away.

  3. 03Beware of scarcity

    A culture of “never enough” fuels comparison, fear and disengagement.

  4. 04Drop the armour

    Perfectionism, numbing and cynicism protect us but also cut us off.

  5. 05Lead by being seen

    Engaged leaders and parents model the openness they hope to see in others.

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“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”

— Brené Brown

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