In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen. — Brené Brown Connection Copy Share Image
“UnMarketing: “Don’t try to win over the haters; you’re not the jackass whisperer.” — Brené Brown Haters Copy Share Image
Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. — Brene Brown Basically Copy Share Image
“The connection that we forge by judging and mocking others is not real connection,” — Brené Brown Connection Copy Share Image
If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path. — Brené Brown Clarity Copy Share Image
“Once we belong thoroughly to ourselves and believe thoroughly in ourselves, true belonging is ours.” — Brené Brown Belong Copy Share Image
“I learned that I must redefine what I believe is valuable and make sure I’m included within that definition.” — Brené Brown Learning Copy Share Image
If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. — Brené Brown Empathy Copy Share Image
There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. . . It's not about winning, it's not about losing, it's about showing up and being seen. — Brené Brown Creativity Copy Share Image
There is no intimacy without vulnerability. Yet another powerful example of vulnerability as courage. — Brené Brown Courage Copy Share Image
Men walk this tightrope where any sign of weakness illicits shame, and so they're afraid to make themselves vulnerable for fear of… — Brené Brown Fear Copy Share Image
“always put off writing by reorganizing my entire house and spending way too much time and money buying office supplies and organizing… — Brené Brown Money Copy Share Image
“E. E. Cummings wrote, “To be nobody-but-yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody… — Brené Brown War Copy Share Image
“E.E Cummings wrote, "To be nobody-but-yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody but… — Brené Brown War Copy Share Image
“...In its original Latin form, sacrifice means to make sacred or to make holy. I wholeheartedly believe that when we are fully… — Brene Brown Sacred Copy Share Image
“TEN GUIDEPOSTS FOR WHOLEHEARTED LIVING 1. Cultivating authenticity: letting go of what people think 2. Cultivating self-compassion: letting go of perfectionism 3.… — Brené Brown Authenticity Copy Share Image
“Those who feel lovable, who love, and who experience belonging simply believe they are worthy of love and belonging. I often say… — Brene Brown Love Copy Share Image
Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.… — Brené Brown Accountability Copy Share Image
“When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to… — Brené Brown Children Copy Share Image
It was scary. But it was so liberating. I thought, This is not predetermined - I get to choose. There are some… — Brené Brown Choices Copy Share Image
Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is… — Brené Brown Choices Copy Share Image
“As a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring good-enoughist, I’ve found it extremely helpful to bust some of the myths about perfectionism so… — Brené Brown Perfection Copy Share Image
Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that… — Brené Brown Acceptance Copy Share Image
“I was not prepared to hear over and over from men how the women—the mothers, sisters, girlfriends, wives—in their lives are constantly… — Brené Brown Driving home Copy Share Image
“I try to make authenticity my number one goal when I go into a situation where I’m feeling vulnerable. If authenticity is… — Brené Brown Authenticity Copy Share Image
“If we have one or two people in our lives who can sit with us and hold space for our shame stories,… — Brené Brown Belonging Copy Share Image
“I only accept and pay attention to feedback from people who are also in the arena. If you're occasionally getting your butt… — Brené Brown Criticism Copy Share Image
“The death of the idealized versions of our parents, teachers, and mentors—a stage in the hero’s journey—is always scary because it means… — Brené Brown Death Copy Share Image
