“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.”
“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.”
The Gifts of Imperfection
...shows you how to embrace your inner flaws to accept who you are, instead of constantly chasing the image of who you’re trying to be, because other people expect you to act in certain ways.
Daring Greatly
In Daring Greatly, Brené Brown suggests that what holds us back the most is the widespread belief that vulnerability is a weakness. If you can embrace your vulnerability, you’ll find that it’s actually your greatest strength.
Rising Strong
...is the idea that we can always recover from failure. We shouldn’t ever let past mistakes prevent us from trying again. We should learn from these mistakes to improve our chances of succeeding next time around..
Dare to Lead
Brown offers recommendations on how to heal dysfunctional or hostile workplace cultures to create a trusting and communicative professional environment.
Braving the Wilderness
...offers a four-step process to find true belonging through authenticity, bravery, trust, and vulnerability since it’s mostly about learning to stand alone rather than trying to fit in.
I Thought it was Just Me
...helps you understand and better manage the complicated and painful feeling of shame.
Atlas of the Heart
...maps out a series of human emotions and their meaning and explores the psychology behind them and how to build meaningful connections.
You are Your Best Thing
...a collection of essays that explores the impact of systemic racism and shame on Black lives. It promotes self-love and healing as essential tools for combating oppression and achieving social justice.
About Brené Bown
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.
Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and is the host of two award-winning podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.
Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the bestselling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.
Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million views. Brené is the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart.
Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.
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