Dare to Lead

In her #1 New York Times bestsellers, Brené Brown has taught us the power of daring greatly, rising strong, and braving the wilderness. Now, with fresh research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she shows us how to bring these concepts to life and step up as leaders.

Leadership isn’t about titles, status, or wielding power. A true leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas and has the courage to help develop that potential.

When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have all the answers; instead, we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t view power as limited and hoard it; we understand that power multiplies when we share it. We don’t shy away from tough conversations and challenging situations; we embrace vulnerability when it’s necessary to do meaningful work.

However, daring leadership in a world marked by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires cultivating uniquely human skills. The irony is that, while we scramble to figure out what sets us apart from machines and AI, we’re neglecting to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders. What can we do better? Start with empathy, connection, and courage.

Brené Brown, a four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, has spent over two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give our lives meaning, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams across the globe. She discovered that leaders, from small startups to Fortune 50 companies, all grapple with the same question:

How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?

In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions with the straightforward, no-nonsense style that her millions of readers have come to love.

Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of skills and practices that are 100 percent teachable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.”

Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or are new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone ready to step up and embrace brave leadership.