10 Brené Brown Quotes to Inspire a Growth Mindset
Brené Brown has some of the most thought-provoking advice on leadership out there, advocating that, “We desperately need more leaders who are committed to courageous, wholehearted leadership and who are self-aware enough to lead from their hearts, rather than unevolved leaders who lead from hurt and fear.”
Brown’s stance should not come as a surprise, as Brown has built her life (and empire!) around the academic study of courage, shame, empathy and vulnerability. While Brown’s groundbreaking findings have always been relevant, the lessons she shares are even more applicable to the world we’re living in today– a world which includes hardships we could have never imagined.
In honor of our ongoing Dare to Lead facilitations, we’re excited to share ten of Brown’s most powerful quotes, which are a great reminder of what it means to lead with courage.
Leadology’s Favorite Brené Brown Quotes
“Curiosity is a shit starter, but that’s okay. Sometimes we have to rumble with a story to find the truth.”
“At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say that I contributed more than I criticized.”
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
“Trust is earned in the smallest of moments. It is earned not through heroic deeds, or even highly visible actions, but through paying attention, listening, and gestures of genuine care and connection.”
“Don’t try to win over the haters; you are not a jackass whisperer.”
“People are hard to hate close up. Move in.”
“Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They're compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”
“Talk about your failures without apologizing.”
“A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
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After completing Dare to Lead you will learn:
To be the kind of leader others will want to follow
To be the kind of partner/parent/friend you want to be
To get results you crave and be even more effective and productive
To create a stronger, more effective team
To tap into your values and lead authentically
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To wholehearted leadership!
