Vulnerability
Gratitude and joy go hand in hand; one cannot exist without the what?
The other.
What kills creativity?
Comparison and conformity
“When we’re kind to ourselves, we create a reservoir of compassion that we can extend to others.”
Brené Brown
What does a resilient spirit do?
Stay grounded
Where does Professor Brown teach?
University of Houston
Gratitude is not a feeling but a what, according to the slide?
A practice.
What does the slide say about who is uncreative?
No one is uncreative; people either choose to use their creativity or not.
Give an example of Healthy and Unhealthy Leadership
A healthy leader models and showcases courage.
An unhealthy leader leads with self-criticism.
In what situations does a resilient spirit come alive?
In a high stakes situation.
What does Brené Brown study?
Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, and Empathy.
What does Brené Brown suggest we should “live from” happiness or gratitude and joy?
We should live from gratitude and joy.
Meaningful work happens when you use what to your advantage?
Your strengths.
What is a major result of poor, unhealthy leadership
High chance for others to hide mistakes, avoid risks that could create progress, and can create self-doubt amongst the team.
What does having a resilient spirit allow leaders to do?
Stay grounded and recover during tough moments
What are the Three C's of Brown's ideology?
courage, compassion, and connection
What helps leaders become more intentional in their reactions, mindfulness or multitasking?
Mindfulness.
What must leaders do so their team feels safe to use their own strengths?
Leaders must use their strengths openly.
How does hypocrisy affect self-compassion?
A leader cannot lead people into spaces that they are unwilling to go themselves.
Name one practice that brings stillness or clarity.
Deep breathing, walking, meditation, quiet reflection
What is practice of wholehearted living?
It's the process of embracing one's life through worthiness.
What emotion does scarcity create that interferes with joy?
Fear.
What is the “gremlin” described as stopping us from finding our strengths?
Self-doubt and “supposed to” messages.
Explain how a leader who practices self-compassion affects the psychological safety of their team.
A self-compassionate leader creates psychological safety by showing it’s okay to learn, fail, and grow, which reduces fear and encourages openness and trust.
What is the connection between numbing behaviors and a lack of resilience, and how does letting go of numbing build stronger leadership?
Numbing avoids difficult emotions instead of facing them, which prevents growth. Letting go of numbing builds resilience because leaders learn to tolerate discomfort, stay present, and respond with clarity.
Brené Brown argues that joy is one of the most vulnerable emotions. Explain why.
Brené Brown argues that joy is one of the most vulnerable emotions because fully feeling it exposes us to the fear of losing what we love.