I Am Greatly Inspired By: Researcher-Storyteller Brené Brown
“Courage is contagious.”
Perhaps best known for her million-hit talks on TED and TEDx, Brené is a highly influential researcher in the fields of vulnerability, shame, emotional resilience and creativity.
If you haven't picked up one of her books or dived into a video online, today is the day. Once you first listen or read, you will find how the themes of her work reflect your own experiences and might even help you navigate the twists and turns of life.
Beginning with research into shame and developing shame resilience, and then moving into researching vulnerability, courage, empathy and wholeheartedness, Brené has influenced millions of people worldwide - in their hearts, relationships and workplaces.
Her writing and speaking is incredibly accessible - transforming thousands of bits of data from human experiences into wonderful morsels that nourish our ears, eyes, hearts and souls.
Brené's style is down to earth, and easily relatable. She is honest, authentic and funny.
Just listen to her 10 minute videos and you will see how much passion she has for her subject: https://www.ted.com/speakers/brene_brown
I think Brené's writing and speaking is so essential and relevant for us today. We need more courage, more understanding, more awareness. We need people who know they are worthy, who know their gifts, who know they belong.
I love that her research tells its own story; has its own cleverly crafted narrative.
I like that she employs grounded theory methodology, a qualitative style of academic research that gathers information through interviews and stories.
I admire that she must have spent hundreds of hours carefully and painstakingly coding her data. Imagine how complex your story would be, and then multiply that by thousands of interviewees. That is dedication.
Most of all, I love that her research is enabling people worldwide to become more authentic, kind and compassionate, and to live wholehearted lives.
May her research and stories open your heart, deepen your authenticity and enable true connection to your humanity and our global community.
For more about Brené Brown visit www.brenebrown.com