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Ready for a vulnerability hangover? Five ideas from Brené Brown

Ready for a vulnerability hangover? Five ideas from Brené Brown | #BetterLeadership | Scoop.it
From startempathy.org - January 8, 9:44 AM

Brené’s big idea is that vulnerability is good for you, or as she puts it, ‘vulnerability is our most accurate measure of courage’.

 

We live in a culture where making yourself vulnerable – exposing your fears and uncertainties, taking emotional risks – is considered a form of weakness, and something most of us want to run away from.

 

But Brené’s research reveals the hugely positive outcomes that emerge from stepping into the arena of vulnerability. It is precisely when we expose ourselves – perhaps in a relationship or at work – that ‘we have experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives’.

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A brilliant friend of mine once explained to me, "trusting others is difficult because it makes us vulnerable".  This is a fantastic article about why being vulnerable is good, plus so much more.

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David Hain's curator insight, January 18, 11:31 AM

Vulnerability is my leadership word of the week, and such a valuable test of authenticity.  Having spent years disguising it, I wish I knew then what I know now...
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Teaching Students the ABCs of Resilience

Teaching Students the ABCs of Resilience | #BetterLeadership | Scoop.it
From www.edutopia.org - January 14, 9:51 PM
From natural disasters to economic meltdowns, from wars abroad to tragic shootings close to home, this year brought to light the increasing complexity of the world in which we raise kids. Our natural

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From natural disasters to economic meltdowns, from wars abroad to tragic shootings close to home, this year brought to light the increasing complexity of the world in which we raise kids.


Our natural instinct as teachers, parents and caretakers is to protect children from hardship, yet we know walking between the raindrops of adversity is not possible. Instead of sidestepping challenge, we can teach kids to cope positively, to learn and grow from adversity.


We can arm our youth with skills of resilience, and these lessons can begin in the classroom.


Great scoopl Christine!

Christine Heine's comment, January 15, 6:13 AM
Many wish to remove adversity from children's lives. Knowing this is impossible, preparing students with a positive and resourceful internal dialogue is so important to their resilience. I like your imagery of walking between the raindrops. it captures the essence of the parent scramble to protect their children from adversity. I have certainly shuffled my way with my children through some rainy days, ended up soaked, and with a good laugh and some quality down time, they grew from the experiences.
David Hain's curator insight, January 15, 11:55 AM

Couldn't agree more, thanks Christine for a timely reminder. Keeping them  in cotton wool doesn't help them long term, but helping them to develop 'boucebackability' really will  pay off...
Larry Glover's curator insight, January 21, 4:18 PM

It's a good thing resilience is both innate... and can be cultivated!
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