Brené Brown
8 min read

The Power of Vulnerability

Skill
Communication
Reveals how embracing vulnerability builds trust, courage, and wholehearted workplace cultures.
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Brené Brown
Product Manager
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Reveals how embracing vulnerability builds trust, courage, and wholehearted workplace cultures.

Key Insights

01

Acknowledge and Name Your Feelings

Recognize when shame, fear, or “not enough” creeps in; naming it reduces its power.

02

Share Selectively but Authentically

Being genuine doesn’t mean oversharing; offer honest thoughts where trust is established and dialogue can flourish

03

Encourage a Culture of Compassion

Model kindness toward yourself and others—especially in moments of failure or setbacks. This invites reciprocal vulnerability and resilience.