Episode 24: Leadership and Life Bookshelf: Dare to Lead – Courageous Leadership in Action

Episode 24

Leadership and Life Bookshelf: Dare to Lead – Courageous Leadership in Action

Episode Summary

What does it take to be a courageous leader? Dive into Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead and explore key lessons on vulnerability, trust, and resilience. Learn how to embrace discomfort, build stronger teams, and lead with authenticity.

Key Points:

• Courageous Leadership Requires Vulnerability – True leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about showing up, being honest, and embracing uncertainty.

• Trust is Built Through Small, Consistent Actions – Brené Brown’s BRAVING framework outlines how trust is developed through boundaries, reliability, and integrity.

• Resilient Leaders Own Their Stories – Learning to rise after setbacks means recognizing the stories we tell ourselves, challenging assumptions, and having the tough conversations.

Resources

• Blog Posts:

  • Building Trust

  • FFT: A Real World Application

  • Dare to Lead

  • Do You Know Your Values

• Resource Page

  • Dare to Lead

  • Daring Greatly

  • Rising Strong Book Review

  • Atlas of the Heart Book Review

• Free Leadership Toolbox

• Kimberly Knull - Dare to Lead Facilitator

• Brene Brown

  • Website

  • Dare to Lead Hub

  • TED Talk: The power of vulnerability

  • TED Talk: Listening to shame

  • Sympathy vs Empathy

Related Episode

• Leadership and Life Bookshelf: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

• Leadership and Life Bookshelf: Radical Candor – the Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback

• Leadership and Life Bookshelf: Unlocking Success with Atomic Habits

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About Jacquie:

Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.

Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.

In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.

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