Behavior Quote by Brené Brown
““you cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behavior””
About This Quote
Source Book: Daring Greatly, Brené Brown, 2012
Changing behavior requires respect, not humiliation; shame only creates resistance.
In simple terms: Respect, not shame, changes behavior.
Treat people with dignity to inspire change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- parenting
- coaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model people without shaming them?
- What alternatives to shame foster lasting change?
Shame can sometimes motivate short‑term compliance but often causes resentment.