Brené certainly provides insights for those audiences who need guidance on shaming. This book is indeed that resource for those who are seeking hard examples of how to embrace themselves.
The focus of her research, presentations, and writing has indeed the identification of patterns defined as living a “wholehearted” life. Wholehearted people according to her research will certainly dig deep — however in a little different way. They focus on being deliberate, inspired, and ongoing.
Brené is indeed a master storyteller by communicating the concepts, ideas, and her research process.
Certainly the most related segment of the book is within ‘The Gun-for-Hire Shame Storm’ lesson. In addition, I find this to be a common scenario, an organization identifies a gap and chooses to bring in outside consultants.
Certainly, one cannot help but feel for her story which begins by a PTO president who did not stay on focus, but rather introduced a bold statement:
You might not like what you’re going to hear tonight, but we need to listen for the sake of our children. Dr. Brown is here to transform our school and our lives! She’s going to set us straight whether we like it or not!
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