Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of
Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at
the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of
visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at
Austin McCombs School of Business.
Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage,
vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six
#1 New York Times best sellers and is the host of two
award-winning podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to
Lead.
Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and
her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving
the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts
of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the
best-selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability,
Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.
Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top
five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million
views. She spends most of her time working in organizations around
the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous
cultures. In 2024, she was named as the executive director of The
Center for Daring Leadership at BetterUp.
She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two
children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.
"This important book is about the lifelong journey from `What will people think?' to `I am enough.' Brown's unique ability to blend original research with honest storytelling makes reading The Gifts of Imperfection like having a long, uplifting conversation with a very wise friend who offers compassion, wisdom, and great advice." - Harriet Lerner, New York Times best-selling author of The Dance of Anger and The Dance of Connection "Brené Brown courageously tackles the dark emotions that get in the way of leading a fuller life; read this book and let some of that courage rub off on you." - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times best-selling author of A Whole New Mind "Courage, compassion, and connection: Through Brené's research, observations, and guidance, these three little words can open the door to amazing change in your life." - Ali Edwards, author of Life Artist
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