In part two of a special series with Adam Grant on Brené’s new book, Strong Ground, Brené and Adam discuss the far and near enemies of generosity, the tug of war of paradox, and sports as leadership theater. They explore how finding our strong ground offers tethering, connection, and stability, and also the platform for explosive movement and change.
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Time Scarcity and Pocket Presence
Previously released on Dare to Lead, this is part of a special six-part series with Adam Grant on Brené's book, Strong Ground. The conversation opens on time scarcity, the devaluation of future time, and whether hope is actually a strategy. From there they discuss how great leade ... Show More
37m 37s
Jul 2
Sports as Leadership Theater and Recognizing Near Enemies
Previously released on Dare to Lead, this is part of a special six-part series with Adam Grant on Brené's book, Strong Ground. They dig into the Buddhist concept of near and far enemies- and why the biggest threat to your values isn't the opposite of them, it's what masquerades a ... Show More
42m 38s
Jun 25
Courageous Leadership as a Daily Practice
In this Re:Thinking podcast episode recorded at Authors@Wharton, Brené joined Adam to dig into her book, Strong Ground. They explore why courage now has to mean being a learner instead of a knower, and why values aren't just what you care about-- they're what you sacrifice for. T ... Show More
44m 8s
Oct 2025
Brené Brown on courageous leadership | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, ... Show More
41m 55s
Jul 2024
More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two
In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection. We discuss identifying our values, the two types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment. Listen to Part 1 here or wh ... Show More
38m 10s
Dec 2022
Two Bits of Optimism with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two
Remember how it was an incredible idea to get Brené Brown and Adam Grant on a call, have absolutely NO plan, and hit record? Well, this is the second part of that lovely, free-flowing conversation where we talk about creativity, leadership, and if the three of us love each other. ... Show More
26m 30s
Aug 2023
Adam Grant: Give & Take, Think Again, and the Future of Work
<p>How can you be generous without being taken advantage of? Why is it so difficult to change your mind? And what will the future of work look like?</p><p>Adam Grant, arguably the world's most influential management thinker, joins us to discuss these questions and more.</p>< ... Show More
38m 58s
Nov 2023
Conversation with Adam Grant — Honing Your Potential and Building Strong Character Traits
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more.
Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitte ... Show More
58m 30s
Sep 2025
ReThinking: Brené Brown on courageous leadership
Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, ... Show More
41m 22s
Feb 2021
ReThinking: Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
We usually wear our thickest armor at work, and Brené Brown has blazed the trail of teaching us why—and how to shed it. In this conversation, Adam and Brené unpack the power of showing vulnerability at work—and explore how much is too much. Learn when and where to set boundaries, ... Show More
40m 38s