Books Recommended by Brené Brown
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The Power of Starting Something Stupid
Richie Norton
Source: "Already getting me in a heap of trouble. As I was reading it, I made notes to Steve (my husband). When I was done I handed it to him and said, 'This could change the way we live.'" - Brené Brown
1 recommenderImperfect Courage
Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared
Jessica Honegger
Source: "Both an invitation and a challenge to bravely show up for ourselves, for the people we love, and for the strangers that we will one day call family. I say, ‘Amen!’" - Brené Brown
1 recommenderThe Soul of Money
Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life
Lynne Twist
Source: "A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, [the author] turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now." - Brené Brown
2 recommendersTouchpoints (2 books)
T. Berry Brazelton
Source: "You really can’t guide your children if you don’t understand what’s happening developmentally." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderBe the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
A Guide for New Leaders
William A. Gentry
Source: "It’s clear that [the author] has a deep understanding of what it takes to develop strong leaders. This has become required reading in my organization." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderSelf-Compassion
The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Dr. Kristin Neff
Source: "[The author]'s powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderThe Moment of Lift
How Empowering Women Changes the World
Melinda Gates
Source: "An urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world." - Brené Brown
Positive Discipline (5 books)
Jane Nelsen Ed.D.
Source: "For new parents, I love [this series]." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderLove, Henri
Letters on the Spiritual Life
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Source: "[The author's] timeless words and loving spirit are quiet prayers that will forever live in my heart." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderCulture Renovation
18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company
Kevin Oakes
Source: "One of the most comprehensive playbooks for culture change in companies I have ever seen." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderThe Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Source: "There's a great quote in [this book]: When you're on the right path the universe conspires to help you!" - Brené Brown
The Lightmaker's Manifesto
How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy
Karen Walrond
Source: "The right book for the right time, written by someone who is the embodiment of light and joy." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderWhy Won't You Apologize?
Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts
Harriet Lerner
Source: "Turns out that most of us are pretty terrible apologizers—this really changed me." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderThe Book of Qualities
J. Ruth Gendler
Source: "I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderThe Dance of Anger
A Woman's Guide To Changing The Patterns Of Intimate Relationships
Harriet Lerner
Source: "Helpful for couples in that 'I’m screaming and he’s/she’s shutting down' cycle." - Brené Brown
1 recommenderEverything Is Figureoutable
Marie Forleo
Source: "Smart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!" - Brené Brown
Marriage Rules
A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up
Harriet Lerner
Source: "This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!" - Brené Brown
1 recommenderThe Ride of a Lifetime
Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
Robert Iger
Source: "Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons." - Brené Brown
Black Magic
What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma and Triumph
Chad Sanders
Source: "Daring, urgent, and transformative." - Brené Brown
1 recommender
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