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Dare to Lead
Brené Brown, in bytes
16 key learnings on brave leadership built on vulnerability, values, trust and resilience.
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16 key learnings from Brené Brown's research-based guide to daring, courageous leadership. Each takes about 40 seconds to read. Swipe, use the arrows, or your keyboard.
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Learning 1 · Introduction
A Leader Is Anyone
The idea
Brown defines a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding potential in people and processes, and has the courage to develop it.
Takeaway
Leadership isn't a title.
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Learning 2 · Part 1
Vulnerability Isn't Weakness
The idea
Vulnerability, the uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure of trying, is at the heart of courage.
Takeaway
There's no courage without vulnerability.
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Learning 3 · Part 1
Myths of Vulnerability
The idea
Brown lists myths: vulnerability is weakness, I don't do it, I can go it alone, trust comes first.
Takeaway
Trust and vulnerability grow together.
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Learning 4 · Part 1
Armoured vs Daring Leadership
The idea
Armoured leaders protect themselves with perfectionism, cynicism and control. Daring leaders show up, admit what they don't know and stay curious.
Spot it
Needing to be the knower rather than the learner.
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Learning 5 · Part 1
Curiosity over Knowing
The idea
Daring leaders replace 'I know' with 'I'm curious'.
Try this
Ask one more question before giving your view.
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Learning 6 · Part 1
Clear Is Kind
The idea
Being vague to avoid discomfort is unkind. Clear expectations and feedback are kind.
Try this
Say the hard thing clearly and respectfully, instead of hinting.
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Learning 7 · Part 1
Rumble
The idea
A rumble is a conversation where people commit to lean into vulnerability, stay curious and listen.
Try this
Start a tough discussion with: 'I want to rumble on this.'
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Learning 8 · Part 1
The Square Squad
The idea
Write on a small square the names of people whose opinions truly matter to you.
Takeaway
Not every critic deserves a hearing.
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Learning 9 · Part 1
Paint Done
The idea
Many missed expectations come from unclear pictures of success. Describe what 'done' looks like.
Try this
Before delegating, spend a few minutes describing what done looks like.
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Learning 10 · Part 2
Live Your Values
The idea
Brown asks leaders to name two core values, then define the behaviours that show them.
Try this
Choose your two values and three behaviours for each.
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Learning 11 · Part 2
Values in Hard Moments
The idea
Test values by asking how you'd live them when it's hard.
Reflect
What does living your top value look like on a tough day?
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Learning 12 · Part 3
BRAVING Trust
The idea
Trust has seven elements: Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault (keeping confidences), Integrity, Non-judgment and Generosity.
Try this
Use the list to talk about trust with a colleague, element by element.
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Learning 13 · Part 3
Small Moments Build Trust
The idea
Trust is built in small moments, like remembering a colleague's family member's name.
Takeaway
Trust is earned in the small things.
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Learning 14 · Part 3
Self-Trust
The idea
The same BRAVING elements apply to how you treat yourself.
Reflect
Where do you break your own promises?
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Learning 15 · Part 4
Learning to Rise
The idea
After falling, notice the emotion, get curious about the story you're telling yourself, and rumble with it.
Try this
Use the phrase 'The story I'm making up is...' to check your assumptions.
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Learning 16 · Part 4
Give Feedback Well
The idea
Brown's checklist: sit beside, not across; acknowledge strengths; own your part.
Try this
Before feedback, ask: am I ready to listen too?
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All 16 learnings complete
That’s all 16 learnings.
Courage is a set of skills. Which hard conversation will you rumble with this week?
Abhay Kumar JaiswalFCA · PMP® · Workday Financeabhayjaiswal.com
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