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Brené Brown

Disciplines:
psychology
sociology/social work

Summary

American researcher and professor at the University of Houston who popularized the psychology of vulnerability and shame — arguing that vulnerability is not weakness but the foundation of courage.

Core Contribution

Daring Greatly: vulnerability — the willingness to be seen despite uncertainty — is the origin of courage, creativity, and connection. The Power of Vulnerability TED talk (2010) is one of the most watched TED talks in history. Shame resilience: distinguishing shame from guilt and developing resilience.

Notable Works & Achievements

The Gifts of Imperfection

Daring Greatly

Rising Strong

Atlas of the Heart

Historical Influences

Carl Rogers John Gottman

Intellectual Lineage

Social Work Positive Psychology

Contemporaries & Peers

Adam Grant Martin Seligman

Minds Influenced

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Intellectual Posterity

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