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Courage Quote by Brené Brown

“Vulnerability is not about winning, and it's not about losing. It's about having the courage to show up and be seen.” quote by Brené Brown
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“Vulnerability is not about winning, and it's not about losing. It's about having the courage to show up and be seen.”

Brené Brown

About This Quote

Source Book: Dare to Lead, 2018

Vulnerability is about showing up courageously, not about winning or losing.

In simple terms: Being vulnerable means having courage to be seen.

Key Takeaway

Embrace courage to be authentic.

Themes

courage authenticity leadership emotion

Mood

empowering reflective

Type

leadership psychology

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • personal growth
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

psychological safety self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect yourself while being vulnerable?
  • When is vulnerability strategic?
A Different Perspective

Vulnerability can be misused as weakness.

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