#dare to lead

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Book of the Day - Atlas of the Heart

Today’s Book of the Day is Atlas of the Heart, written by Brené Brown in 2022 and published by Random House. Brené Brown is a worldwide renowned author who studies courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and Dare to Lead. She is also a research professor…

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Brené Brown

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30.03.2023 Spend some time in the uni's library before afternoon class. 🤭 Did a bit of academic reading and leisure read, those two are different type of activities, okay? One gave me hard time and one made me relaxed.

Also the song genre I am into now is Japanese city pop, made me feel nostalgic for someone who wasn't even born in the late 70s or 80s. Current fav is Flyday Chinatown by Yasuha ❤️

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Trying to get back into my reading groove. Thankful for a work book club requiring me to spend time with “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown to help set me on track.

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Unleash Your Potential with Brene Brown Dare to Lead Workshop

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is not just about managing tasks and delegating responsibilities. It's about inspiring, empowering, and nurturing individuals to reach their full potential. In the quest for effective leadership, many professionals turn to renowned thought leader Brene Brown and her groundbreaking Dare to Lead methodology.

Understanding Brene Brown's Dare to Lead

Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, has dedicated her career to studying vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Her extensive research has culminated in the Dare to Lead framework, which aims to transform the way we approach leadership in both professional and personal contexts.

The Essence of Dare to Lead

At its core, Brene Brown Dares to Lead is about embracing vulnerability, fostering trust, and cultivating resilience. It challenges traditional notions of leadership by emphasizing the importance of authenticity and emotional intelligence. Through Dare to Lead, individuals learn to navigate difficult conversations, build meaningful connections, and inspire positive change within their organizations.

Benefits of Attending a Brene Brown Dare to Lead Workshop

Participating in a Brene Brown Dare to Lead workshop offers a plethora of benefits for individuals and organizations alike:

1. Cultivating Courageous Leadership

Dare to Lead equips participants with the skills and mindset needed to lead with courage and conviction. By embracing vulnerability and owning their stories, leaders can inspire trust and foster a culture of innovation and authenticity.

2. Building Resilient Teams

In today's volatile and uncertain world, resilience is key to navigating challenges and setbacks. Dare to Lead provides tools and strategies for building resilient teams that can adapt to change, overcome obstacles, and thrive in adversity.

3. Enhancing Communication Skills

Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership. Dare to Lead teaches participants how to engage in courageous conversations, listen with empathy, and communicate with clarity and authenticity.

4. Fostering a Culture of Belonging

By creating a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can show up as their authentic selves, Dare to Lead fosters a sense of belonging and connection within teams and organizations.

5. Driving Meaningful Change

Ultimately, Dare to Lead is about more than just leadership—it's about transforming organizations and communities for the better. By embracing vulnerability and daring to lead, individuals can drive meaningful change and create a more compassionate and resilient world.

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Book of the Day - Dare to Lead

Today’s Book of the Day is Dare to Lead, written by Brené Brown in 2018 and published by Vermilion. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work. Brené is also a visiting professor in management at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She is a…

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Two great tools from Brené Brown: TASC and “Painting Done”

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Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Brene Brown Dare to Lead Workshop

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to become a more effective and courageous leader? Look no further than the Brene Brown Dare to Lead Workshop. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into what makes this workshop a game-changer for individuals and organizations alike. From understanding the core principles of daring leadership to implementing actionable strategies, we'll explore how you can unlock your true leadership potential and inspire others to do the same.

Discovering the Essence of Dare to Lead

At the heart of the Brene Brown Dare to Lead philosophy lies the concept of embracing vulnerability and embracing it as a source of strength. Dr. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher and author, has spent decades studying human connection, courage, and vulnerability. Her findings have revolutionized the way we perceive leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, empathy, and resilience.

Courageous Leadership in Action

The Dare to Lead workshop provides participants with a roadmap for cultivating these essential leadership qualities. Through interactive exercises, thought-provoking discussions, and real-world examples, attendees learn how to navigate uncertainty, foster trust, and cultivate a culture of bravery within their teams and organizations. From frontline managers to C-suite executives, everyone can benefit from the insights gained through this transformative experience.

Key Takeaways from the Workshop

Embracing Vulnerability

One of the central tenets of the Dare to Lead philosophy is the idea that vulnerability is not a weakness but a source of power. By embracing vulnerability, leaders can foster deeper connections with their teams, inspire creativity, and cultivate a culture of innovation. Through guided exercises and discussions, participants learn how to lean into discomfort and lead with authenticity.

Cultivating Trust and Resilience

Trust is the foundation of effective leadership. In the Dare to Lead workshop, participants learn how to build trust through honesty, integrity, and empathy. By creating a safe and supportive environment, leaders can empower their teams to take risks, learn from failure, and bounce back stronger than ever. Through practical strategies and actionable insights, attendees gain the tools they need to navigate challenges with grace and resilience.

Rumbling with Vulnerability

In the face of uncertainty and adversity, it's essential for leaders to have the courage to engage in difficult conversations. The Dare to Lead workshop teaches participants how to "rumble" with vulnerability by leaning into discomfort, speaking their truth, and listening with an open heart. By fostering a culture of candor and compassion, leaders can address conflicts constructively and strengthen relationships within their teams.

Bringing Dare to Lead into Your Organization

Ready to bring the transformative power of Dare to Lead to your organization? Whether you're looking to inspire your leadership team, enhance employee engagement, or foster a culture of innovation, the Brene Brown dares to lead workshop offers a tailored experience to meet your needs. From onsite training sessions to virtual workshops, there are options available to suit every schedule and budget.

Customized Training Solutions

Our team of experienced facilitators will work closely with you to design a workshop that addresses your organization's specific challenges and goals. Whether you're seeking to develop your leaders' emotional intelligence, strengthen team dynamics, or drive organizational change, we'll create a customized curriculum that delivers tangible results.

Sustainable Growth and Development

The impact of the Dare to Lead workshop extends far beyond the training room. By equipping your leaders with the skills and mindset they need to thrive in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, you'll set your organization up for long-term success. From increased employee engagement to improved decision-making, the benefits of courageous leadership are boundless.

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(Part of this post with older brother danyal al ghul)

...Okay, look. Sam knows she's staring. She knows very well that she is staring. And that if she doesn't stop staring it's gonna draw her unwanted attention, and that will only have to make her explain why she's staring. Which she doesn't want to do.

She's trying not to stare, which she thinks she should get brownie points for. She tries to look away, to find a spot on the wall to stare lifelessly at, maybe she can burn holes into some of these annoying socialites' heads. But eventually her eyes drift, and suddenly she's back to staring again.

Can you blame her though? Damian Wayne looks like a very close mini-me of her fucking best friend. Seriously, it's like looking into a mirror to the past. If that mirror to the past had green eyes rather than blue and a distinctive lack of a facial scar.

The first time she sees him when her parents drag her over to Bruce Wayne to butter up to him she has to do a doubletake. Then a triple take. Then a quadruple take, just for good measure that she was seeing what she was actually seeing. She was sure she looked like one of those stress toys that when squeezed had their eyes pop out comically like a Saturday morning cartoon, that's what she certainly felt like anyways.

Look, Danny's come a decent way from being that scowl-y, jerkish little ten year old she first met when he arrived like the wind to Amity Park five years ago (even if he was still occasionally scowl-y and jerkish), but one thing that's stayed the same is how reserved he is about his home life prior to being taken in by the Fentons.

He doesn't talk about it much, and Sam's come to know that he's very good at changing the subject when it gets brought up. Even after being friends for nearly four years, the only thing she and Tuck know for certain is that he has a little brother that he refers to as 'starlight', whom he cares a lot about but left on really bad terms with. And that he's never met his father, but wants to and knows who he is.

He's never told her or Tucker who he was though, and glancing at Bruce Wayne, Sam is realizing why. She can begrudgingly acknowledge all the good he's done for Gotham, but... well, if Danny told her that Bruce Wayne was his dad, she wouldn't have believed him at all.

But she's starting to see the resemblance, as subtle as it is.

And she sees the resemblance to Damian Wayne, her eyes dropping back down to him as he wears a very Danny-like scowl on his face, arms crossed behind his back as his eyes swept around the ballroom. He was five years younger than Danny, and god it was so, so weird.

His eyes turned on to her, and they locked gazes for a moment.

Involuntarily, Sam makes a startled noise and looks away. Fingers tap against her purse, black and purple and unfortunately a clutch that only held her phone and her wallet in it. She would have kept a knife on her, but her parents put their foot down and there was a security detail at the door. Only in Gotham.

Silently, she was hoping that the little Danny-me didn't say anything. Or at least, he hadn't noticed her staring. Which was a tall order if she ever heard one -- and unfortunately, her silent prayers went unanswered as her mother's eyes dropped down onto her.

"Did you say something, Samantha?" She asks in a sickeningly sweet voice, a sound that makes Sam's skin crawl. Her dad and Bruce Wayne's attention also turns onto her, and she glowers at her mom from the corner of her eye.

"I didn't say anything." Sam says, barely keeping her tone polite as she turned her head away. Her mother clucks her tongue, disapproving, but from her peripherals doesn't pester her more

Bruce Wayne, the bastard, takes that time to turn to Sam and grace her with his dime-a-dozen billboard smiles. "I've been talking with your parents this whole time, Miss Manson, you must be terribly bored. How is your schooling going?"

Sam eyes him up and down. On one hand, she immediately wants to be snarky. It's none of his business what her school life is like, she doesn't care for his fucking small talk.

On the other hand, this was Danny's whole father. Someone who she knows that Danny has wanted to meet for, what she's assuming, his whole life. He's never brought it up much, but she remembers that very quiet, solemn conversation she and Tucker had with him where he admits to having never met his dad. But god does he want to.

And... wait. Sam's eyes narrow, and she meets Bruce Wayne's eyes. Does this man even know Danny exists? She drops her gaze down to Damian, who was staring at her suspiciously, and then back up to Bruce, and she alternates between them.

Why was Damian living with Bruce, but not Danny? Why hasn't Bruce done anything to reach out to him - what was going on with Danny's biological family that Danny had to be separated from them, but not Damian? Danny's always been kinda mysterious, but now things weren't adding up.

Was Danny given up? Does Bruce just not want Danny, but wanted Damian? Why the fuck does Bruce Wayne know about Damian but not her best friend -- or does he know and just not care? He's fought for custody for his adoptive kids before, does he just not want to fight for his other biological son? Does he think Danny's not worth it?

She's never cared much about the Wayne family before, other than to hear about the advancements on WE's eco-friendly tech, but Sam thinks she's gonna have to look into why Damian Wayne was living with the Waynes.

Slowly, with a protective anger beginning to burn in her gut and crawl up her throat, a scowl slowly curls at the corner of her lip as she redirects her glare from her mother onto Bruce. "It's going fine," She says curtly, jutting her chin out defiantly. "Me and my friend Danny started a petition to fix the leaky faucets in the girls and boys' bathrooms in order to conserve more water for the rest of the city."

She eyes his face, waiting to see if anything like recognition flashes through it. And- and nothing. Sam breathes in slowly through her nose, trying to quell the red that's blurring the edge of her vision -- does he just, not know where Danny is?

Her parents however, make vaguely displeased expressions. "Our Samantha is... quite passionate about her pet projects." Her dad says, laughing low and nervously, "she's very vocal about silly things like that."

"Her friend Daniel is perhaps even worse than she is sometimes." Her mother adds on, fanning her face with her perfectly manicured hands with a sigh. "I swear, he's the one that keeps dragging her into these things."

Sam's anger turns on its head, and she whirls on her heel like a fire-breathing dragon. "It's Danyal." It rolls out like instinct. Danny's told them both that he hates the Americanized pronunciation of his name, but in a rare moment of restraint, puts up with it for reasons unknown to her. "And Danny doesn't make me do anything, it was my idea."

The name, Danyal, seems to ring some kind of bell in Brucie Wayne's head, because she sees him and Damian quietly perk up like two cats pricking up their ears. Her eyes flick onto him immediately, something dangerous rearing its head. So Bruce Wayne knows about Danny. And he's not reaching out to him. Is he? She's not sure.

She does know that she's gonna rip his throat out if she finds out that he's known about Danny this entire time and has been ignoring him while favoring his little brother. She'll hunt down Aragon herself and steal his dragon-shifting amulet and wreck house on Bruce Wayne if that's the case. Batman and his league of vigilantes be damned. Her parents don't notice her slowly turning head towards Bruce.

But Bruce does, and she makes direct eye contact with him. His smile doesn't falter, he just tilts his head like a curious puppy and looks at Sam's parents. She hopes Bruce can read minds, she hopes he can hear her threatening him.

"Danyal?" He asks, and Sam doesn't know if she hates the fact that he said it correctly or not. She just continues burning holes into him and hoping he might spontaneously combust.

Her mother waves her hand dismissively, tilting her nose up poshly into the air. "Our dear Samantha's little... foster friend from school," she says, not even bothering to hide her disdain, "a creepy little boy with the most garish scar on his face. He's a rude little thing, not good for polite company."

Scratch that, Sam mentally alternates between ripping into her parents and Bruce. She whirls on them. "Do not talk about Danny that way." She all but snarls, and they all but ignore her.

(She's tearing up the upholstery when she gets home. She's going to paint over the fine china. She's going to do something to make them pay for this.)

"Oh yes, he was taken in by that freaky Fenton family a few years ago." Her dad continues in lieu of her mom, and they both shake their heads disapprovingly. "It's just what our city needs, another menace."

"Danny is not a menace." Sam continues, raising her voice while her hands shake with rage. Her parents finally look at her, but she can already tell that they're going to scold her for raising her voice. She bulldozes over them and jabs her black-painted finger at them. "He's got a bigger heart than the both of you combined."

"Samantha, please." her mom says, exasperated. They both give her disapproving looks, Sam thinks about grabbing champagne off the tray of a nearby waiter and throwing it in their faces. "You defend that boy far too much. What do you actually know about him and his family?"

Sam sets her jaw, puffing herself up like a dragon protecting its hoard. She steps into her mom's space. "I know that he loves the stars; you can ask him anything about astronomy and he could give you an entire lecture on the formation, class types, and various gasses that stars are made up of. He can tell you how the Earth was formed, he can tell you about the visible light spectrum and about light curves, and a whole ton of other stuff that I don't really understand. But Danny loves talking about it."

Her face twists and scowls, "I know he cares a ton about the environment and about fixing light pollution, and preserving the forests and natural habitats of animals." She nearly jabs her finger into her mom's chest, "I know he loves dogs, and that there's one he feeds every day on the way to school that he calls Cujo, its a St. Bernard puppy and Danny carries him around whenever he sees him after school, and is in the middle of training him."

It's not a total lie, but it's not the whole truth either. Cujo doesn't need food, but Danny gives him it anyways. "I know he likes spicy food and loves movies but specifically only sci-fi and horror, and he hates most martial arts movies. His favorite superhero is the Martian Manhunter, but Batman comes in at a close second." For reasons to her that were pretty unknown, but it didn't matter.

"I know he loves wordplay and making puns, which I would have never expected from him when we first met, but it's so unbelievably Danny-like that I can't imagine him not making puns." And she smiles a little to herself, she remembers the first time Danny intentionally made a pun once and it got startled laughs out of both her and Tucker.

Her smile suddenly falters, and she swallows. Her lips purse up, wobbling, and she very quickly glances over to Damian Wayne, of whom is watching her with a vaguely bewildered expression alongside Bruce.

She turns her eyes back onto her parents. "And I know that he worries a lot, even if he has a shit way of showing it. I know he had a little brother that he hasn't seen since he was adopted by the Fentons, and he doesn't talk about him often but when he does he he calls him 'starlight'." From the corner of her eye, she sees Damian jerk.

"So- so, so what if he's not 'good for polite company'." Sam's voice, embarrassingly, cracks down the middle. But she's so angry over Danny's behalf that she doesn't really care. "Or that he can be mean, and critical, and stubborn. He's learning, and he's becoming kinder by the day. That's more than I can say about you."

(She remembers when Danny finally admitted to her and Tucker being his 'closest friends'. It was sometime before the portal incident, and it felt like a milestone because beforehand he only really referred to them as his companions or allies.)

(At the time, he'd looked unsure of himself. Skittish like a stray in the back of an alleyway, almost shy in his own way. It had come out stilted, slow, like an infant taking its first steps, and it would have been endearing if it hadn't been heartbreaking.)

Her parents rear back like she'd struck them, and her mother holds a hand against her chest in aghast. Sam doesn't care, she blinks the sting out of her eyes. "Samantha." Her mother starts.

Sam cuts her off, "I don't care what you have to say, you-- you pricks." she snaps, around her, there are gasps. Belatedly, she realizes she's grown an audience, but again she doesn't care. "Danny might be an asshole, but he cares. And I'd rather be around someone whose mean but cares, than someone whose nice but doesn't."

With that, she whirls on her foot and turns on Bruce Wayne, who has been silent the entire time with a surprised expression on his face. He starts to shake out of it when Sam turns to him, but she doesn't give him the chance to speak. "Enjoy your party." She snarls, and then stalks away.

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Book of the Day - The Gifts of Imperfection

Book of the Day – The Gifts of Imperfection

Today’s Book of the Day is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, published in 2010 by Hazelden. Brené Brown is a Research Professor at the University of Houston and a public speaker.She has spent her career studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of some #1 New York Times bestsellers like as: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the…

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THEY DON'T KNOW YOU LIKE I DO

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Day 25: Lost

“We aren’t lost! Merely.. wandering a bit. S-scared, Potter? Haha knew you couldn’t handle a simple stroll. Admit it!”

“Did you hear that?”

“Hear what?! I mean NO stop trying to avoid the q-question!”

“Will you shut it!”

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Halenthir scenario where they get married for tax benefits (in a platonic good friends sort of way) and fall in love long distance via sending each other letters with ideas on how to best leverage their marriage for tax evasion.

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The most unrealistic thing about The Battle of the Labyrinth is Rachel Elizabeth Dare brushing out her curly hair.