Learning is hard. Unlearning is harder. Pretending that most of us don’t need to do either when it comes to racism is its own form of violence.
BRENE BROWNLearning is hard. Unlearning is harder. Pretending that most of us don’t need to do either when it comes to racism is its own form of violence.
BRENE BROWNShame is a tool of oppression and dehumanization. I don’t believe shame will ever be an effective social just tool.
BRENE BROWNAlways straddling the tension and trying not to tap out.
BRENE BROWNWe cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.
BRENE BROWNUntil we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart.
BRENE BROWNIf we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.
BRENE BROWNDon’t try to win over the haters; you are not a jackass whisperer.
BRENE BROWNWhat is true and beautiful for us is always ultimately what is true and beautiful for our people because there is no such thing as one way liberation.
BRENE BROWNWhen we screw up or fall down, many of us talk to ourselves in ways that we would never talk to someone we love and respect.
BRENE BROWNDaring Leaders are never silent about hard things.
BRENE BROWNTalk to yourself like you would talk to someone you love.
BRENE BROWNSocial distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection.
BRENE BROWNThe universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.
BRENE BROWNVulnerability is not about winning or losing. It’s having the courage to show up even when you can’t control the outcome.
BRENE BROWNCourage is listening, learning, unlearning, knowing when to lead, and knowing when to let others lead.
BRENE BROWNAuthenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.
BRENE BROWN