How to Lead in Uncertain Times: Tips from Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead
It goes without saying that Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead may be the most timely and most practical read for leaders of any organization today.
Her big question is: How do we cultivate braver, more daring leaders? How do we imbue the value of courage in our work culture? Dare to Lead tries to answer these questions head on, backed with new research findings conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters.
So what is a leader? According to Brené Brown, a leader is: “Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
Courage, then, is a collection of 4 skill sets:
- Rumbling with vulnerability
- Living into our values
- Braving trust
- Learning to rise
We’ll explore what each skill set means and how you can practically apply this:
Rumbling with vulnerability is the heart of daring leadership. A “rumble” is a conversation where people show up vulnerable and serve the mission and each other — not their egos. The author encourages leaders to face moments of…
