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May 2024
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Why VULNERABILITY is the Key to COURAGE:...

Lewis Howes
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In this compelling conversation, Brené Brown, the renowned researcher and author on vulnerability and courage, dismantles the notion that vulnerability is a sign of weakness. With her signature blend of wisdom and candor, Brown argues that vulnerability is an inevitable prerequisite for true courage – an idea that challenges deeply ingrained cultural narratives, especially for men. Brown's insights shed light on how our discomfort with vulnerability often stems from a profound fear of shame, urging us to confront these deep-rooted insecurities to unlock our full potential as leaders and human beings. Her words are a powerful call to embrace vulnerability as a profound strength.

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