Summary of Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. / Book Avenue

According to Brené Brown, author of Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, leadership has nothing to do with title, status, or power.

On the contrary, a leader is anyone who takes responsibility to recognize potential in others and helps them to develop that potential. In her book, she explains that we must take the time to develop our own leadership qualities in order to be a good leader.

Perhaps you're interested in learning more about this book before you buy it - or you just don't have the time to listen to the full book. Our summary will help!

In our summary, you'll find the highlights of the book, including the three lessons that will help you become a courageous leader:

• Courage and vulnerability go hand-in-hand.
• You can navigate even the most difficult circumstances if you take the time to narrow down your core values to just two.
• There are seven behaviors that create trust, as indicated by the acronym BRAVING.

We also take the time to outline the acronym BRAVING: 

• B: Boundaries
• R: Reliability
• A: Accountability 
• V: Vault
• I: Integrity
• N: Non-judgment 
• G: Generosity 

You will find out what it means to be a brave leader in a world that is characterized by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty. You will develop your skills as a leader and become the best you can possibly be.

Please note: This is a summary of Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts and not the original book.