Brené Brown
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Brené Brown

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Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers and is the host of two award-winning Spotify podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead. Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the best-selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience. Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. Brené is the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart. Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more-courageous cultures. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.
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Atlas of the Heart

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At its core, Atlas of the Heart aims to empower individuals with the language and tools necessary for meaningful connection. By accurately naming and understanding our experiences, Brown argues, we gain the power of choice and the ability to navigate our emotional landscape with confidence. This #1 New York Times bestseller delves into 87 distinct feelings.

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    • Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 02-14-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 17,476 ratings

    Regular price: $22.50

    • How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 06-26-18
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 21,604 ratings

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    • Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
    • Release date: 10-09-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 29,621 ratings

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    • How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
    • Release date: 08-25-15
    • Language: English
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    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
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