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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead [Paperback]

Brené Brown
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13 Sep 2012

'It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly... who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.' -Theodore Roosevelt

Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown's many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth - and trust - in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.



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  • Paperback: 777 pages
  • Publisher: Hay House UK (13 Sep 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 1781800723
  • ISBN-13: 978-1781800720
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,651,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The brilliantly insightful Brené Brown draws upon extensive research and personal experience to explore the paradoxes of courage: we become strong by embracing vulnerability, we dare more greatly when we acknowledge our fear. I can't stop thinking about this book. (Gretchen Rubin, Author Of The Happiness Project )

A wonderful book: urgent, essential and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me. (Seth Godin, Author Of Linchpin )

Brené Brown writes as she speaks, with wisdom, wit, candor and a deep sense of humanity. If you're a student, teacher, parent, employer, employee or just alive and wanting to live more fully, you should read this book. I double dare you. (Sir Ken Robinson )

In Daring Greatly, Brené Brown refers to herself as both a mapmaker and a traveler. In my book, that makes her a guide. And I believe the world needs more guides like her who are showing us a wiser way to our inner world. If you'd like to set your course on being more courageous and connected, engaged and resilient, leave the GPS at home. Daring Greatly is all the navigation you'll need. (Maria Shriver )

About the Author

Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. An award-winning teacher and speaker, she is also the author of The Gifts of Imperfection and I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't). Her groundbreaking work has been featured widely in the media, including a PBS special. www.brenebrown.com

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing 4 Feb 2013
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Like other readers I strongly suggest you view her TED talks - but this book is an amplification and detailed explanation of the talk - it really enhances what she's saying.
First, for those unfamiliar with Brene's work, she is a 'proper' academic, researcher, but working in the less common academic field of studying vulnerablilty and shame. Now before you decide this book isn't for you - just think about some of these things she's discovered.

As we get older, wiser and more bruised by life's events - a lot of us try to shut down our feelings of vulnerability so we don't get hurt any more. We also try to comply to society's stereotypes of our gender (these are completely different for men and women - as a woman I thought the social prssure to be thin, pretty and have a perfect home was bad - just read her research on men's straitjacket). The problem is with this, is that we numb all our feelings. So if you don't feel bad, you don't feel good either. She identifies that so many of us believe we can avoid unhappiness by forboding - who hasn't had a moment of 'everything is going well - disaster must be about to strike', rather than accepting that if bad things happen, the missing out on enjoying the preceeding good years won't help?

I'm explaining this badly - she does it really well, with honesty, vulnerability and humour. I urge you to try this book - I don't think you will regret it. It will change your perspective on life, your approach to parenting and contributes to a more joyful, less scared and angry middle-years period.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dare greatly and engage fully in your life 16 Dec 2012
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Being vulnerable is not a weakness, it requires great courage. Avoiding uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure limits our lives. Fear leads to disconnection and lost opportunities. Our only choice is really to dare greatly and engage fully in our lives. It's only by showing up and letting ourselves be seen that we can make those unique contributions that only we can make.

In the book, Brené Brown explores what drives our fear of being vulnerable, how we are protecting ourselves from vulnerability, and - most importantly - how we can engage with vulnerability so that we can live our lives fully. As the book title says, this has consequences for how we live, love, parent, and lead.

Personally, I'm very interested in how the courage of being vulnerable can transform the way we lead. The most significant problems which people talked with Brené about stems from disengagement, the lack of feedback, the fear of staying relevant amid rapid change, and the need for clarity of purpose. She emphasizes the importance of taking direct action when blame and shame (bullying, public criticism & reprimands, reward systems that intentionally belittle people) is used as a management tool, because management by fear is very unproductive and totally unacceptable.

Brené provides a very well researched and important perspective on leadership, teaching, and parenting. I warmly recommend her book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb and very human book 5 Feb 2013
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Brene Brown is a "Shame" researcher who brings evidence to show how our live improve when we share our vulnerabilities. Written in a very human style with lots of short and moving stories, she makes the case for how the pretence of invulnerability by business and political leaders is crippling business and society, as well as damaging our children.

Highly recommended reading for every human!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written book on the power & importance of Vulnerability
I love Brene Brown and the message of this book. Being vulnerable transforms us. It is allows us to connect more deeply to ourselves and others. Read more
Published 1 month ago by The etneral optimist
5.0 out of 5 stars Provokes understanding and change
Great book for self-reflection as well as reflecting on the world around us. The way I read Brené Brown's book, it's ultimately about how to reconnect in a disconnected... Read more
Published 1 month ago by DK2300
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read!
Whilst I may want to resist the thought of the feelings of shame and vulnerability, this book makes it safe to say "Sometimes I am and it's good to recognise it". Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Alison R. Nicholls
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!! MUST read
My socks are being totally blown off by Brene Brown's new book 'Daring Greatly'. Have feeling this may become another classic along the lines of Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susan Ingram
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book.
You have to read this book, it's conversational and inspiring. If you need more convincing about Brene Brown, then google her TED talk and this will give you a real feel for her... Read more
Published 2 months ago by T Whyte
5.0 out of 5 stars extraordinary
Brene Brown has nailed it, her engaging style and simple straightforward way of addressing her reader makes this an extraordinary read. A thought provoking and enjoyable book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by charles b
2.0 out of 5 stars Needs major overhaul and re-editing.
I want to sit down with it and edit it - it is all over the place - impossible to read and understand at the same time - the lady probably has some clear points worth making but I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mammycat
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read.
This book has given me a good way of looking at things. A very helpful easy to read book that really puts things into perspective. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrspatriciacgerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Brené Brown's Daring Greatly
I saw her TED-talks and simply had to buy her latest book.
She is candid, thorough and funny and this is a book I shall go back to many, many times. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maria Roegiers
5.0 out of 5 stars Daring Greatly
The book shows Incredible insight, is well written, for anybody wishing to find new ways of interacting with friends, family or colleagues.
Published 4 months ago by Angela K Rawcliffe
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