About Brené Brown

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Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair. She is also a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

Brown is known for her work on shame, vulnerability, courage, and empathy. She has spent the past two decades studying these topics and has written several bestselling books, including:

  • Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. (2018)
  • Rising Strong: How the Way We Fall Can Make Us Who We Are (2015)
  • Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Parent (2012)
  • I Thought It Was Just Me: (And It Can’t Be That Bad): Letting Go of Shame and Embracing Who You Are (2007)
  • Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (2010)

Brown’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and TED. She has also been interviewed by NPR, CNN, and PBS.

In addition to her research and writing, Brown is also a popular speaker and workshop facilitator. She has worked with organizations such as Google, Pixar, and the NBA on topics such as leadership, courage, and vulnerability.

Brown’s work has had a significant impact on the way we think about and talk about shame, vulnerability, and courage. She has helped millions of people to understand and accept their emotions and to live more authentic and fulfilling lives.

Here are some of Brené Brown’s most notable accomplishments:

  • Her TED talk on “The Power of Vulnerability” is one of the most viewed TED talks of all time, with over 60 million views.
  • She has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
  • She has received the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Service Award
  • Her work has been translated into over 20 languages.

Brené Brown is a leading expert on shame, vulnerability, and courage. Her work has had a significant impact on the way we think about and talk about these topics. She is a passionate advocate for authenticity and personal growth.