Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough.
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To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what I think is really important is sustainability.
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What this quote means
A true leader is responsible for recognizing and nurturing potential in others while emphasizing sustainability.
Brene Brown emphasizes that effective leadership involves personal accountability in discovering and fostering the potential within individuals and systems. Additionally, she stresses the significance of sustainability, highlighting that a leader should not only focus on immediate results but also consider long-term impacts and the well-being of people and processes.
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LeadershipAccountabilityPotentialSustainabilityPeople
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to discuss growth strategies, a manager might say this quote to inspire accountability.
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