Brené Brown offers a daring approach to leadership in Dare to Lead. Drawing on four years of research, she argues that courage, compassion, and authentic relationships are the keys to effective leadership. Brown provides readers with tools they need to become more courageous leaders by recognizing fear as an obstacle and practicing accountability, inquiry, and honesty. She also encourages them to embrace vulnerability so they can better connect with others and build strong teams committed To reaching their goals.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for individuals who are looking to become better leaders. It provides readers with the tools they need to become more courageous, compassionate, and authentic in their leadership roles.
Pros :
- Courageous leadership is essential for organizational success
- The book offers concrete tools and strategies for becoming a more courageous leader
- It provides readers with an understanding of the importance of vulnerability in leadership
Cons :
- It may be difficult to put the concepts into practice.
- The book is dense and takes some time to read.
- Some readers may not agree with Brown’s ideas
Learn more about the author
: Brené Brown, Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent more than a decade studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of three New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly ,and Rising Strong . Her TED talks on courage and vulnerability have been viewed more than 25 million times worldwide.
Reader Reviews
“Dare to Lead is a book that I will come back to time and again. BrenĂ©’s insights are powerful, actionable, and heart-centered. She offers a fresh perspective on leadership that is both refreshing and inspiring.”
“BrenĂ© Brown offers a daring approach to leadership in Dare to Lead. Drawing on four years of research, she argues that courage, compassion,, and authentic relationships are the keys to effective leadership.”
“An important, timely, and engaging book that challenges leaders to greatness.”
“This book offers deputies the opportunity to better connect with themselves and those they lead.”