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

Seven years on from the genre-defining, #1 New York Times bestseller, Dare to Lead comes the highly anticipated follow up – Strong Ground! Brené Brown is the woman who redefined leadership and pioneered the shift to leading with vulnerability, courage and empathy. And now, in the midst of constant change and uncertainty, she’s encouraging us all to reconnect with our humanity, stay grounded and stop being lead by fear. Over the past six years, Brené and facilitators certified in her work have taken over 150,000 leaders in 45 countries through her Dare to Lead courage-building work. This transformative process has led Brené to becoming an advisor to global CEOs and top leaders as they navigate technological, geo-political, cultural, and market shifts at a rate of change that we’ve never seen. In her new book, she combines the ‘needle-mover’ lessons from these experiences with personal reflections, and brings three years of new research on what courageous and collaborative leadership looks like in times of growing instability, personal disconnection, and a tech revolution that’s changing everything. In addition to being a handbook for everyone from senior leaders developing and executing complex strategies to Gen Z-ers entering and navigating turbulent work environments, this book is a spiritual reflection on our times and, at times, an unflinching take on the consequences of not acknowledging and meeting our deep yearning for meaning in our lives and work. Brené writes, “After doing this research and working with transformative leaders all over the world, I have a new appreciation for what it takes to get and stay grounded in the tempest of change. When people ask me about creating meaning in work, building high performing teams, and developing courageous cultures, I find myself saying, ‘First tell me about your relationship with the ground and I’ll tell you how high, fast, and far you might be able to go.”