Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and a leading voice on vulnerability and courage. Her groundbreaking work on shame resilience has influenced millions through books, podcasts, and talks. She's best known for her TED talk and bestselling book Daring Greatly, which fundamentally changed how people think about vulnerability.
23 Books Recommended by Brene Brown
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There's a great quote in [this book]: When you're on the right path the universe conspires to help you!
Also recommended by: Daniel Ek, Aubrey Marcus, Big Sean, Andy Frisella, Patrick Bet David, Eric Ripert, Gabby Reece, Garry Tan, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Lebron James, Lewis Howes, Lisa Ling, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Shea, Tony Robbins, Will Smith, Derek Sivers
Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Brian Chesky, Michael Bloomberg, Alexis Ohanian, Jason Calacanis, Karlie Kloss, Saagar Enjeti, Tim Ferriss
Everything Is Figureoutable
9 people recommendedSmart, funny, and as brilliant as it is straightforward. LOVED it!
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Cheryl Strayed, Daymond John, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Sophia Amoruso, Steven Pressfield, Tony Robbins
The Moment of Lift
5 people recommendedAn urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Barack Obama, Satya Nadella
Becoming
5 people recommendedGood for my heart, my head, and my soul.
Also recommended by: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Oakley, Selena Gomez
About what matters most. Love.
Also recommended by: Michael Bloomberg, Arianna Huffington, Adam Grant, Seth Godin
The Soul of Money
2 people recommendedA 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.
Also recommended by: Jen Sincero
Lead Yourself First
2 people recommendedBrené Brown mentioned this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz
The Velvet Rage
2 people recommendedSuch an important book.
Also recommended by: Soman Chainani
The Book of Qualities
I’m so glad I found this book. It was published 25 years ago and it’s magical.
The Dance of Anger
Helpful for couples in that 'I’m screaming and he’s/she’s shutting down' cycle.
Imperfect Courage
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!’
Self-Compassion
[The author]'s powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read.
The Power of Starting Something Stupid
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.'
Why Won’t You Apologize?
Turns out that most of us are pretty terrible apologizers—this really changed me.
Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
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.
Love, Henri
[The author's] timeless words and loving spirit are quiet prayers that will forever live in my heart.
The Lightmaker’s Manifesto
The right book for the right time, written by someone who is the embodiment of light and joy.
Culture Renovation
One of the most comprehensive playbooks for culture change in companies I have ever seen.