Dare to Lead

Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

By: Brené Brown

Narrated by: Brené Brown

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead.

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Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential.

When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work.

But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start.

Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question:

How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?

In Dare to Lead, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love.

Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.”

Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.

Another insightful and amazing book

I need to buy the physical book to underline and take note all of her important points. Another incredible book that has shaped and changed my mind.

Learn to lower your armor and lead with courage.

I had to listen/read this book for my graduate business communication class at UH. Brené uses very specific language and examples to help the listener feel more relatable. The book overall has a lot of information that you won’t memorize, but even just understanding a few key concepts will help you tune your leadership skills. I recommend this book for this purpose.

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Two stars - meh
three stars - good
four stars - worth a second read
five stars - life-changing - my top 50 of all time
Required reading - Recommended to my children as essential for a well-rounded education

Another good book. Read by author. Excellent perspective on leadership through vulnerability(and truth). Choose discomfort over resentment. Exploration of self-defensive behavior. Be brave in exploring your own issues. Set boundaries to remain in your own integrity.Trust - choosing to risk makings something you value vulnerable to another's actions.

Excellent. Another amazing experience

Excellent for leaders and non-leaders. Of course we are all leaders Somewhere in our lives. Brown offers tools, guidance, and real life stories to help you enhance your performance in your job, your relationships, and your life.

Wildhearts Need to Hear Brene

She articulates the nature of relating and navigating interpersonal relationships stunningly. Good for a swift kick in the ass and the heart. A must read for those who aren't afraid to deal with the real.