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You either do vulnerability or it does you
Published 4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! I just returned from Houston, where I saw Brené Brown speak to an audience of event professionals. Best known for her book Dare to Lead, Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and (in her words: currently enraged) Texan who’s spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Although she spoke for only 45 minutes, days later, I'm still considering potential applications. So, here's a few thoughts to chew on. I'll share others in the following weeks. To...
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