Audiobooks by Brené Brown

Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit

"Brought to you by Penguin. #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep and bluster, hubris and even cruelty are increasingly framed as acceptable leadership, Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline and accountability. Over the past six years, Brené Brown, along with a global community of coaches and facilitators, has taken more than 150,000 leaders in 45 countries through her Dare to Lead courage-building work. In Strong Ground, Brown shares the lessons from these experiences along with wisdom from other thinkers. This is a vital playbook for everyone from senior leaders developing and executing complex strategies to Gen Z-ers entering and navigating turbulent work environments. It is also an unflinching assessment of what happens when we continue to perpetuate the falsehood that performance and wholeheartedness are mutually exclusive. With equal amounts of optimism and caution about AI, Brown writes, 'I hear a lot of experts trying to soothe people’s anxiety about the pace of technological change by offering platitudes like, What makes us human will ensure our relevance. This is dangerous simply because, right now, we’re not especially good at what makes us human. We’re not hardwired for this level of uncertainty, and many of us feel as if the constant need to self-protect is driving the humanity right out of us. This is why organisational transformation today must foster deep connection, deep thinking and deep collaboration. We need the courage to lead people in a way that honours and protects the wisdom of the human spirit.' Brown offers a broad assessment of the skill sets and mindsets we need moving forward, including the capacity for respectful and difficult conversations, increased productive urgency and smart prioritisation rather than reactivity, strategic risk-taking, paradoxical thinking and situational and anticipatory awareness skills. She identifies the toughest skill set as the discipline, humility and confidence to unlearn and relearn. Brown writes, 'Individuals and organisations are building new muscles. Finding our strong ground — that athletic stance — is the only thing that can provide both unwavering stability in a maelstrom of uncertainty and a platform for the fast, explosive change that the world is demanding.' © Brené Brown 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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[German] - Verletzlichkeit macht stark - Wie wir unsere Schutzmechanismen aufgeben und innerlich reich werden (Ungekürzt)

"In einer Welt, in der Versagensangst den meisten Menschen zur zweiten Natur geworden ist, erscheint Verletzlichkeit als gefährlich. Brené Brown, führende Sozial-Forscherin auf dem Gebiet von Scham, Verletzlichkeit, Mut und Selbstwertgefühl, räumt mit dem kulturellen Mythos auf, dass Verletzlichkeit Schwäche bedeutet. Im Gegenteil: Sie ist der verlässlichste Gradmesser unseres Mutes und die Quelle von Liebe, Verbundenheit, Empathie und Freude. Brené Brown zeigt, wie die Schutzschilde, die wir zur Abwehr von Angst, Trauer und Enttäuschung angelegt haben - wie etwa innerer Rückzug, Misstrauen, emotionale Betäubung oder Coolness -, auf Kosten unserer Lebendigkeit gehen. Statt weiter auf der Zuschauertribüne zu sitzen und darauf zu warten, dass wir uns irgendwann einmal sicher fühlen, ermutigt uns die Autorin, uns einzubringen, wie wir jetzt sind. Ob es sich um eine neue Beziehung handelt, eine wichtige Konferenz, einen schöpferischen Prozess oder ein schwieriges Gespräch in der Familie - es geht nicht ums Gewinnen oder Verlieren. Was zählt, ist, dass wir uns trauen. In diesem Hörbuch erfahren Sie: • was hinter der Angst steckt, sich verletzlich zu zeigen; • wie wir uns selbst vor der Verletzlichkeit schützen; • welchen Preis wir zahlen, wenn wir uns abschotten und zurückziehen; • wie wir zu unserer Verletzlichkeit stehen und sie zulassen können, damit sich ein allmählicher Wandel in der Art und Weise vollzieht, wie wir leben, lieben, erziehen und in Führungspositionen auftreten. Unter behutsamer Anleitung der Autorin entdecken Sie die Kraft, die Sie hinter Ihren Schutzpanzer verborgen halten, und entwickeln den Mut, sich für das einzusetzen, was Ihnen wirklich etwas bedeutet."

Brené Brown (Author), Anja Taborsky (Narrator)

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[German] - Dare to lead – Führung wagen: Mutig arbeiten. Überzeugend kommunizieren. Mit ganzem Herzen dabei sein. | Der New-York-Times-Bestseller für Führungskräfte

"Was braucht es, um eine erfolgreiche Führungskraft zu sein? Bestsellerautorin Brené Brown weiß es: Gute Führung zieht ihre Kraft nicht aus Macht, Titeln oder Einfluss. Effektive Chefs haben zu ihrem Team vielmehr eine intensive Beziehung, die von Vertrauen und Authentizität geprägt ist. Ein solcher Führungsstil bedeutet auch, dass man sich traut, mit Emotionen zu führen und immer mit vollem Herzen dabei zu sein. »Dare to lead - Führung wagen« ist das Ergebnis einer langjährigen Studie, basierend auf Interviews mit hunderten globalen Führungskräften über den Mut und die Notwendigkeit, sich aus seiner Komfortzone rauszubewegen, um neue Ideen anzunehmen."

Brené Brown (Author), Ulrike Kapfer (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Desafiando la tierra salvaje: La verdadera pertenencia y el valor para ser uno mismo

"Brené Brown está revolucionando la forma de entender la vulnerabilidad, la empatía y la pertenencia. De la autora de Sé valiente, el documental de Netflix. La actual crisis de desconexión nos obliga a plantearnos la pertenencia a nuestra comunidad, empresa, cultura. La verdadera pertenencia no nos pide que cambiemos; nos exige que seamos quienes somos. Brené Brown, famosa por profundizar en las experiencias que dan sentido a la vida, como el coraje, la vulnerabilidad, el amor, la vergüenza y la empatía, se adentra ahora en el debate sobre la pertenencia. En Desafiando la tierra salvaje, Brown redefine el concepto «pertenecer» en una era marcada por la complacencia, el individualismo y el aislamiento ideológico. La autora da un giro al discurso cultural establecido y abre un nuevo camino hacia lo que significa ser parte de algo. Un libro oportuno y necesario que desafía lo que pensamos sobre nosotros mismos y nuestra forma de relacionarnos con los demás."

Brené Brown (Author), Yopa Ponce (Narrator)

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Atlas of the Heart: The Bestselling Guide to Understanding our Emotions and Developing Meaningful Connections

"Brought to you by Penguin. In her latest book, five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr Brené Brown, writes, 'If we want to find the way back to ourselves and each other, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories, and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.' In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heart-breaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection. Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown's singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable, research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning and choice. Brown shares, 'I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are.' © Brené Brown 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience and the Black Experience: An anthology

"Brought to you by Penguin. Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organisers, artists, academics and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience. Contributions by Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more. It started as a text between two friends. Tarana Burke, founder of the 'me too.' Movement, texted researcher and writer Brené Brown to see if she was free to jump on a call. Brené assumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. They had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so Brené started scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang. But it was immediately clear to Brené that the conversation wasn't going to be about wallpaper. Tarana's hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, 'Brené, you know your work affected me so deeply, but as a Black woman, I've sometimes had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. The core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder.' Brené replied, 'I'm so glad we're talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. How do you take the armour off in a country where you're not physically or emotionally safe?' Long pause. 'That's why I'm calling,' said Tarana. 'What do you think about working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?' There was no hesitation. Burke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing. Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognise and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life. © Tarana Burke, Brené Brown 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Brené Brown, Tarana Burke (Author), Bahni Turpin, Brené Brown, Jd Jackson, L Morgan Lee, Mirron Willis, Tarana Burke (Narrator)

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The Gifts of Imperfection: The inspiring bestseller on wholehearted living, from the author of Dare to Lead and Braving the Wilderness

"Brought to you by Penguin. The tenth-anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller, featuring a new foreword. For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveller. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh and, on occasion, cry with you. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe. What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way. Brené writes, 'This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, 'My story matters because I matter.' Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.' © Brené Brown 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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Dare to Lead: The inspiring, internationally bestselling book on leadership and courage

"Brought to you by Penguin. How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders? And how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? Written and read by NYT best seller Brené Brown, Dare to Lead answers these questions and gives us actionable strategies and real examples from her new research-based, courage-building programme. Leadership is not about titles, status and power over people. Leaders are people who hold themselves accountable for recognising the potential in people and ideas and developing that potential. This is an audiobook for everyone who is ready to choose courage over comfort, make a difference and lead. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it and work to align authority and accountability. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into the vulnerability that's necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture that's defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty requires building courage skills, which are uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the same time we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection and courage, to start. © Brené Brown 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2018"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Gaben der Unvollkommenheit (Ungekürzt)

"Mehr als 1 Millionen Exemplare verkauft! Lass Los, was du glaubst, sein zu müssen und umarme, wer du bist! Brené Brown, erfolgreiche Powerfrau, erlebt einen Zusammenbruch, den sie ihr 'spirituelles Erwachen' nennt. Sie geht auf Spurensuche in Sachen Perfektionismus: Was treibt uns an, immer besser und effektiver werden zu wollen? Warum schämen wir uns so, wenn wir trotz größter Anstrengungen den an uns gestellten Anforderungen nie gerecht werden? Browns überraschende Erkenntnis: Perfektion entfremdet! Es ist unsere Unvollkommenheit, die uns mit uns selbst und anderen verbindet und das Leben vollkommen macht.Zehn Wegweiser helfen loszulassen; berührende Geschichten ermutigen, sich von Mr. oder Mrs. Perfect zu verabschiedenund sich selbst öfter mal in den Arm zu nehmen. Dieses Buch sollte uns jeden Morgen erinnern: Ganz egal, was ich heute schaffe und was unerledigt bleibt: Ich bin nicht perfekt, aber ich bin gut genug. Brené Brown, Ph.D., erforscht seit über zehn Jahren die Themen Verletzlichkeit, Mut, Authentizität und Scham und ihre Auswirkungen auf Leben und Beruf, auf Gemeinschaften und Organisationen. Ihr erstes Buch 'I thought it was just me' wurde zum Bestseller. Die beliebte Vortragsrednerin lebt mit ihrem Mann Steve und zwei Kindern in Houston."

Brené Brown (Author), Heidi Jürgens (Narrator)

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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

"Brought to you by Penguin. **Now on Netflix as The Call to Courage** Every time we are introduced to someone new, try to be creative, or start a difficult conversation, we take a risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - we strive to appear perfect. In a powerful new vision Dr Brené Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability, and dispels the widely accepted myth that it's a weakness. She argues that, in truth, vulnerability is strength and when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability - fromrevealing our true selves - we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives. Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across every area of our lives including home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees. This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly. 'She's so good, Brené Brown, at finding the language to articulate collective feeling' Dolly Alderton 'A wonderful book: urgent, essential and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me' (Seth Godin, author of Linchpin) It's thought-provoking stuff (Stella Magazine, The Sunday Telegraph) © Brene Brown 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2018"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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Rising Strong: The inspiring bestseller to help you create a life you love, from the author of Dare to Lead and The Gifts of Imperfection

"Random House presents the audiobook edition of Rising Strong, written and read by Brené Brown. The physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. This is a book about what it takes to get back up and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending. Struggle can be our greatest call to courage and Rising Strong, our clearest path to deeper meaning, wisdom and hope. 'A mind-blowing, life-changing read … gets to the heart of life.' - Red magazine"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone, from the bestselling author of Dare to Lead

"Brought to you by Penguin. Braving the Wilderness, written and read by Brene Brown. The inspiring guide to finding true belonging and the courage and confidence to stand alone from the bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection. THE No.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK ‘True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.’ Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives – experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame and empathy. Now, in Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarisation. Brown argues that what we're experiencing today is a spiritual crisis of disconnection and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling and honesty, Brown again changes the cultural conversation, offering us the clarity and courage to discover a clear path to true belonging in our communities, organisations and culture. Praise for Brené Brown ‘Thanks to Brené Brown I learned how to be vulnerable … a life changer’ Miranda Hart, actor, comedian and bestselling author of I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You ‘An important thought leader of our times … a deeply inspiring book’ Red magazine ‘Brené empowers us each to be a little more courageous’ The Huffington Post ‘Practical and insightful’ Sheryl Sandberg, former Facebook COO and bestselling author of Lean In ‘Brené cuts through the noise and speaks to what makes us human’ Brigadier General Brook J. Leonard, United States Air Force ‘Brené has profoundly inspired our product leaders to design in and embrace vulnerability, rather than engineer it out' Danielle Krettek, founder, Google Empathy Lab ‘The master of hope’ Metro © Brené Brown 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017"

Brené Brown (Author), Brené Brown (Narrator)

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