Dare to Care: A Dose of Inspiration from Brené Brown

“Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.” – Brené Brown

Welcome to our December dose of inspiration! ❄️

We believe that sharing leadership starts with the willingness to care. But here’s the thing: caring requires vulnerability. And vulnerability can be challenging—even overwhelming!—for many of us, especially in traditional workplace culture that often tells us that “big boys/girls don’t cry.”

Professor, researcher, author, & expert on shame, empathy, and vulnerability, Brené Brown is someone who inspires us to open our hearts just that little bit more. Her bestselling book Daring Greatly is the perfect navigation guide to our so-very-human emotions of uncertainty, exposure, and the courage actually required in being vulnerable.

Dr. Brown’s groundbreaking research proved that finding the bravery to be less guarded is the key to meaningful engagement in relationships, at work, at home, and everywhere we are in community with one another. Relating as people first, rather than through roles or titles—that’s at the essence of our Shared Leadership Framework™.

This week, ask yourself, “When and where do I feel most vulnerable?” Then list 3 ways you can create a sense of belonging in the spaces you occupy, both for yourself and others. This can be as simple as speaking up in a meeting or sending a personal note to a colleague going through a hard time. Notice how allowing yourself to be vulnerable actually supports living according to your values.

Ready to shift how you show up? We can guide you—and your entire organization—through our Shared Leadership Journey™, our leadership development & training course. Contact us to get started!